RAI denies censorship allegations, stating it is evolving into a modern digital media company. Italian public broadcaster RAI journalists go on strike, accusing PM Giorgia Meloni’s government of stifling free speech. Usigrai union, representing 1,600 RAI journalists, expresses concerns about staffing and censorship issues. RAI dismisses claims, calling the strike politically motivated. Despite the strike, RAI’s main TV shows continue as usual. Concerns about RAI’s independence increase with Meloni’s government in power. Italy’s press freedom ranking drops amid government influence on media. Recent controversy includes the cancellation of a monologue critical of Meloni’s party. RAI management denies censorship, aiming to modernize the broadcaster.