News Summary:
On April 8, 2026, Belgium's French-language national broadcaster RTBF announced that Sandra Kim will serve as the spokesperson for the Belgian jury during the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, where she will reveal the jury's points. Previously, on April 3, RTBF was identified as a potential participant in a new government-led crisis radio service, aiming to provide urgent public information during emergencies, a matter highlighted by the news platform Sudinfo. This development followed a procurement notice RTBF posted on March 25 for a "Competition" related to "Mux DAB+ Belgium," concerning radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. Earlier, on March 20, a list of potential successors to outgoing RTBF head Jean-Paul Philippot began to emerge, reportedly sparking internal tension within the organization. This succession process, which also includes the information director, has drawn scrutiny. In January 2026, comments from Media Minister Jacqueline Galant regarding a future "different line" for RTBF fueled concerns about potential political interference in the broadcaster's upcoming leadership recruitment, slated for 2026.
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