The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
(58 - 60) Media 60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities 60.2 - Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities 60.20 - Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities
108 - 149 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
27 June 2025
Employment effect (start)
27 June 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
RTP, a Portuguese public broadcasting company, is undergoing an internal restructuring process. This process includes the voluntary departure of 97 workers. The restructuring also involves a reduction in the number of management positions, from 39 to 28.
For the entire restructuring process, the Government has already approved funding of €40 million.
In addition, a further 41 employees have expressed interest in leaving the organisation, involving an additional cost of €2 million.
This year, RTP is expected to record a loss of over €18 million, following 15 consecutive years of profit.
Eurofound (2025), RTP - Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, Internal restructuring in Portugal, factsheet number 203023, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203023.
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