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.
Information / Communication Publishing Of Information; Production And Programming Of Audiovisual Programming And Broadcasting Activities 60 - Programming and broadcasting activities
145 jobs Number of planned job losses
50 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
24 September 2019
Employment effect (start)
30 September 2019
Foreseen end date
Description
De Persgroep Media, one of Belgium's main media conglomerates has announced plans to restructure its traditional broadcasting division with the loss of 145 jobs. At the same time 50 new vacancies have been announced but aimed more at newer online media channels. The restructuring is part of a larger effort of the group to modernise its catalogue of media products, including the launch of a large scale streaming media service.
Eurofound (2019), De Persgroep Media, Internal restructuring in Belgium, factsheet number 98622, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/98622.
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