Even though network managers are not allowed to interfere with the content of programs according to the Media Act and the Constitution, in practice they do, reports NRC. The newspaper presents various examples to network manager NPO 2 Gijs van Beuzekom (61) and Frans Klein (55), television director of the NPO and network manager of television channel NPO 1. They ensure the coordination and programming of the television channels. The broadcasting associations deliver the programs and are responsible for the form and content. However, that clear separation turns out not to be so clear at all.

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