José Pablo López accuses the PP of subjecting RTVE to 'a state of siege'
José Pablo López acusa al PP de someter a RTVE a “un estado de sitio”
Summary
RTVE president José Pablo López accused the Popular Party of subjecting Spain's public broadcaster to 'a state of siege,' asking the conservatives to let the corporation 'work in peace once and for all.' The PP replied that 'you are subjected to government dictation.' The clash reflects a deepening political battle over control and independence of public media in Spain.
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