Overview

• Muriel Pleynet has been appointed director of France Info TV, replacing Laurent Delpech, and will also serve as deputy director of information at France Télévisions.
• Nathalie Saint-Cricq, a veteran political editor, has been named director of the national editorial team, succeeding Pleynet in her previous role.
• Laurent Delpech, the former director of France Info TV, has been reassigned as director of innovation following a motion of no confidence and editorial controversies under his leadership.
• The leadership changes are part of efforts to address France Info TV's low audience share and reposition the channel ahead of its move to Channel 16 on June 6, 2025.
• Journalists and unions have expressed concerns over the appointments, criticizing the management practices and perceived lack of pluralism in the newsroom.