Pérez Tornero Reflects on 18 Months at RTVE and Health Commitment

Pérez Tornero has stated that he has remained healthy and reaffirmed his commitment to public broadcasting, underscoring its essential role in sustaining democracies. In a detailed assessment of his eighteen months in office, he reflected on the challenges and milestones faced during his tenure with the public broadcasting service. The remarks came amid days of speculation about a possible departure from the organization, with some observers noting mounting pressure from the board of directors as a potential catalyst for change. Elected to lead the company in March 2021, Pérez Tornero has seen the board balance a delicate mix of political and institutional interests as they navigated the selection of RTVE’s leadership. The composition of the Lower House at that time included a broad majority of supporters for the president among the ten directors serving RTVE, highlighting the political dynamics at play in the governance of the public entity.