New Plan for French TV and Radio

May 5, 2026, 16:44
EuropePolitics

Introduction

A group of politicians in France wrote a report. They want to spend less money on public TV and radio.

Main Body

Charles Alloncle wrote the report. He says the TV and radio stations spend too much money. He wants to cut the budget by 1 billion euros. He also wants to close some channels for young people. Some politicians like this plan. They say the TV stations only show one side of politics. Other politicians hate the plan. They say the report is not fair and wants to sell the stations to private companies. Some people say a rich man helped write the report to hurt the stations. The leaders of the TV stations and the Prime Minister do not like the report. They do not want to change the system.

Conclusion

The government does not have to follow this plan. People will still argue about this before the next election.

Learning

💡 The Power of 'Want'

In this text, we see a very useful pattern for A2 learners: Want + to + action.

When you have a goal or a desire, use this structure:

  • He wants to cut the budget.
  • He wants to close some channels.
  • They do not want to change the system.

Quick Guide:

Positive →\rightarrow Subject + want(s) to + verb Negative →\rightarrow Subject + do/does not want to + verb

Why this matters: Instead of just saying "I like" or "I need," using "want to" allows you to describe future intentions and opinions clearly.

Vocabulary Learning

group (n.)
a number of people who belong together
Example:A group of friends went to the park.
politicians (n.)
people who work in government and make laws
Example:Politicians debate on TV.
France (n.)
a country in Europe
Example:I visited France last summer.
wrote (v.)
to write something in past tense
Example:She wrote a letter yesterday.
report (n.)
a written description of facts
Example:He read the report on the news.
spend (v.)
to use money for something
Example:They spend a lot of money on food.
money (n.)
paper or coins used to buy things
Example:I need more money to buy a book.
public (adj.)
open to everyone
Example:Public transport is free for children.
TV (n.)
television, a device that shows moving pictures
Example:I watch TV every evening.
radio (n.)
a device that plays music or news without pictures
Example:She listens to the radio on her way to work.
budget (n.)
a plan for spending money
Example:The city has a new budget for schools.
billion (n.)
a number equal to 1,000,000,000
Example:The company made a profit of 1 billion dollars.
euros (n.)
the currency used in many European countries
Example:I spent 50 euros on a ticket.
close (v.)
to shut something
Example:They close the shop at 6 PM.
channels (n.)
different TV or radio stations
Example:There are many channels on this satellite.
young (adj.)
not old; a person in their early years
Example:Young people like music.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:People are waiting for the bus.
plan (n.)
a set of actions to achieve something
Example:She has a plan for her vacation.
show (v.)
to display something
Example:The film shows a beautiful landscape.
side (n.)
one part of something
Example:He is on the left side of the road.
politics (n.)
the activities related to governing a country
Example:Politics can be very complex.
hate (v.)
to feel strong dislike
Example:They hate to wait in long lines.
fair (adj.)
just and not biased
Example:She gave a fair answer to the question.
sell (v.)
to give something in exchange for money
Example:He will sell his old bike.
private (adj.)
not public; belonging to a person or group
Example:They live in a private house.
companies (n.)
businesses that provide goods or services
Example:Many companies are hiring new staff.
rich (adj.)
having a lot of money
Example:He became rich after the invention.
man (n.)
an adult male person
Example:The man is reading a newspaper.
helped (v.)
to give assistance in past tense
Example:She helped me with the homework.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:The fall hurt his arm.
leaders (n.)
people who guide or direct others
Example:Leaders make important decisions.
Prime Minister (n.)
the head of government in some countries
Example:The Prime Minister spoke at the event.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:We need to change the plans.
system (n.)
a set of connected parts
Example:The computer system is working.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
follow (v.)
to go after or obey
Example:Please follow the instructions.
argue (v.)
to talk about a disagreement
Example:They argue about politics.
election (n.)
a vote to choose leaders
Example:The election will be held next month.