 It has always been considered the most left-leaning channel of Italian public television; its direct competitor to Mediaset's Rete 4.In the Aosta Valley, Rai 3 broadcasts some programmes in French language, albeit less than three hours a week.In the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region, Rai Sudtirol timeshares broadcast hours with Rai 3 when not broadcasting..