The head of Spanish state broadcaster Radio Televisión Española (RTVE) has resigned after failing to secure the financing from the government that he believes the organization needs to be able to continue operating. Leopoldo González-Echenique, a state lawyer who took over the reins at RTVE two years ago, had tried to persuade Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro to grant an injection of €130 million so that he could carry out his efficiency plan. His lack of success meant he felt unable to carry on in his role.