The Portuguese Government argues that the public television service should be financed through other means, beyond the Audiovisual Contribution. This position was recently reinforced, making it clear that it does not intend to increase this tax paid by citizens.
The issue of RTP's financing has been the subject of public debate, with the executive seeking alternatives to ensure the sustainability of the public television service without overburdening taxpayers. This approach comes in a context of fiscal restraint and review of public media financing models.
The Ministry of Finance and the Communications portfolio have been working together to identify solutions that allow RTP to fulfill its public service mission, while maintaining the commitment to not increasing the Audiovisual Contribution.
