Overview
- The UDR-initiated commission will scrutinize neutrality, functioning and funding across France Télévisions and Radio France through roughly 50 hearings running to March.
- Rapporteur Charles Alloncle publicized a developing allegation of revolving-door conflicts involving ex-France 5 director Nathalie Darrigrand and the production company Together, which the inquiry plans to examine.
- Arcom president Martin Ajdari opens the proceedings Tuesday, with former chair Roch-Olivier Maistre also heard, followed by Delphine Ernotte on December 10 and Sibyle Veil on December 17.
- A September Cour des comptes report deemed France Télévisions’ position critical, citing a cumulative deficit since 2017 and the absence of a contract of objectives and means since late 2023.
- France Télévisions and Radio France recently filed a legal complaint accusing CNews, Europe 1 and the JDD of denigration, reflecting escalating disputes between public and private outlets.