Overview

• - The Cour des comptes warned on September 23 of a “critical financial situation” at France Télévisions, intensifying scrutiny of the public broadcaster’s finances.
• - Europe 1 shows featured arguments over whether to privatize public television, including a discussion with RN deputy Jean‑Philippe Tanguy.
• - The National Assembly rejected François Bayrou’s policy declaration by 364 to 194, the first time a Fifth Republic prime minister has fallen on a confidence vote, requiring him to submit his government’s resignation under Article 50.
• - The trial of Cédric Jubillar opened on September 22 before the cour d’assises du Tarn, with no body found and the defendant maintaining his innocence as dozens of witnesses are expected.
• - After an illegal rave drew more than 2,000 people in the Aude in August, the interior minister is considering creating a criminal offense for organizing such events.