José Pablo López
José Pablo López is the president of RTVE, the Spanish public broadcasting corporation. He has been instrumental in increasing transparency within the organization, as demonstrated by his commitment to publicly disclose the corporation's external audiovisual contracts. Under his leadership, RTVE reported spending over 227 million euros on external productions in 2024, a significant figure that reflects the organization's efforts to enhance its programming and compete effectively in the media landscape.
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José Pablo López accused Mariscal of spreading lies during the parliamentary session.
Vox amenaza con echar “si hace falta a patadas” al presidente de RTVE | Comunicación y Medios
Spain· 2026-02-24
José Pablo López, the president of RTVE, criticized the UER for its handling of the situation regarding Israel.
Francia gana Eurovisión Junior 2025 y España queda quinta con Gonzalo Pinillos y ‘Érase una vez (Once Upon a Time)’ | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-12-13
José Pablo López is the main proponent of RTVE's withdrawal from Eurovision.
¿Qué gana y qué pierde RTVE al salir de Eurovisión? | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-12-07
José Pablo López expressed that he has lost trust in the Eurovision organizers, claiming they were swayed by political and commercial interests.
Eurovision 2026: Το παρασκήνιο της συμμετοχής του Ισραήλ και οι αποχωρήσεις
Greece· 2025-12-05
Jose Pablo Lopez is the president of broadcaster RTVE expressing frustration over Eurovision's decisions.
Which countries are boycotting the song contest and can it survive?
United Kingdom· 2025-12-05
Jose Pablo Lopez, head of Spanish state broadcaster RTVE said on X: 'What happened in the EBU Assembly confirms that Eurovision is not a song contest but a festival dominated by geopolitical interests and fractured.'
Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision; Spain, Ireland and others quit in protest
Tanzania· 2025-12-05
The president of the Spanish broadcaster RTVE, José Pablo López, criticized the decision to allow Israel's participation.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Wien: Israels Teilnahme spaltet ESC-Gemeinschaft
Luxembourg· 2025-12-05
The president of the corporation explained in the Senate that the measures announced by the UER are insufficient.
España renuncia a participar en Eurovisión tras la decisión del certamen de admitir a Israel | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-12-04
The President of the Spanish broadcaster RTVE, José Pablo López, stated that Israel's participation confirmed the event was dominated by geopolitical interests.
Israel darf am ESC 2026 teilnehmen - Medien
Germany· 2025-12-04
José Pablo López claims that Israel has politically exploited this contest.
EBU locekļi atļauj Izraēlai piedalīties Eirovīzijā; vairākas valstis paziņo par boikotu / Diena
Latvia· 2025-12-04
Jose Pablo Lopez stated that Israel has politically exploited the competition and attempted to influence the outcome.
Jutarnji list - Članice EBU-a raspravljaju o izbacivanju Izraela s Eurosonga, među najglasnijima su naši susjedi
Croatia· 2025-12-04
Jose Pablo Lopez, the president of RTVE, stated that Israel has politically exploited the competition.
Europos transliuotojai spręs dėl raginimų neleisti Izraeliui dalyvauti „Eurovizijoje“
Lithuania· 2025-12-04
The president of the Spanish TV station RTVE stated that the ongoing genocide makes it impossible to look the other way.
Eurovision skal stemme om Israels deltagelse
Denmark· 2025-09-26
José Pablo López is the president of RTVE who explained the decision to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates.
European broadcasters to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026 | EurovisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-26
José Pablo López defended Spain's decision not to participate in Eurovision if Israel is involved.
Eurovisión adelanta a noviembre la votación por la permanencia de Israel | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-09-25
José Pablo López is the current president of RTVE, criticized by Ayuso.
Ayuso defiende a Israel antes de reunirse con la encargada de negocios de ese país: “España lo pagará durante muchos años” | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-09-25
José Pablo López is the current president of RTVE and has been involved in controversies regarding media control.
Ayuso frente al espejo: contradicciones y ‘antisanchismo’ | Noticias de MadridSpain· 2025-09-18
José Pablo López, the president of RTVE, discussed the potential withdrawal of Spain from Eurovision 2026.
El presidente de RTVE explica la posible retirada de España en Eurovisión: “Es imprescindible dar un paso al frente” | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-09-17José Pablo López proposed that Spain will not take part in the Eurovision song contest if Israel participates.
Spain becomes fifth country to threaten boycott of Eurovision if Israel participates - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-09-16
The measure proposed by RTVE president Jose Pablo Lopez garnered 10 votes in favour.
Spain becomes first of ‘Big Five’ to commit to boycott if Israel takes part – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-16
José Pablo López is the president of RTVE who proposed that Spain withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates.
¿Qué pasa si España no va a Eurovisión? ¿Cuándo se sabe si Israel participa? ¿Se anulará también el Benidorm Fest? | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-09-16
José Pablo López is the president of RTVE who proposed Spain's withdrawal from Eurovision if Israel participates.
Plantón en Eurovisión: España, quinto país que confirma su retirada si Israel participa en 2026 | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-09-16
José Pablo López is the president of RTVE who proposed Spain's withdrawal from Eurovision if Israel participates.
El presidente de RTVE propondrá mañana al Consejo de Administración la retirada de España en Eurovisión si Israel participa | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-09-15
José Pablo López, the president of RTVE, responded to the controversy surrounding Mariló Montero's comments.
El director de RTVE y Susanna Griso responden a la polémica de Mariló Montero en ‘La revuelta’: “Sus informativos solo critican al PP” | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-09-12
José Pablo López is the director of the RTVE entity who has implemented changes in programming.
El futuro de La 2 tras su ascenso en audiencias: planea recuperar sus informativos y reforzar sus mañanas con un espacio en directo | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-08-04
José Pablo López is the president of RTVE and is preparing a new organization for the news services.
Marc Sala y Lourdes Maldonado presentarán el Telediario de Fin de Semana de La 1 | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-07-22
José Pablo López is the president of RTVE and aims for the programming of La 2 to be 60% in Catalan by June 2026.
El presidente de RTVE aspira a que la programación de La 2 sea un 60% en catalán en junio de 2026 | Noticias de CataluñaSpain· 2025-06-29
José Pablo López has announced plans for a new organization of workflows at RTVE.
Marta Carazo presenta este viernes su último Telediario en Televisión Española | Comunicación y MediosSpain· 2025-06-27
José Pablo López, the president of RTVE, admitted the failure of the program 'La familia de la tele' during a congressional hearing.
El presidente de RTVE admite ante el Congreso el fiasco de ‘La familia de la tele’: “Asumo la responsabilidad profesional de haberlo intentado y que no haya funcionado” | Comunicación y MediosSpain· 2025-06-26
José Pablo López defended the programming decisions made for the show.
Desconcierto, improvisación y un equipo entregado: anatomía del hundimiento de ‘La familia de la tele’ tras 32 programas | TelevisiónSpain· 2025-06-22
