Franceinfo TV Faces Leadership Crisis After Editorial Missteps

Director Laurent Delpech is sidelined following two controversial broadcasts, as staff demand governance reforms and accountability.

Franceinfo TV's director, Laurent Delpech, has been temporarily removed from his position pending an internal investigation into two recent editorial controversies.
The controversies include a January broadcast referring to 200 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as 'hostages' and a February segment discussing Gaza's potential as a 'Côte d’Azur' without addressing the humanitarian context.
The newsroom passed a motion of no confidence in Delpech, with 87% of staff expressing dissatisfaction with his leadership and calling for his permanent removal.
France Télévisions has introduced stricter editorial oversight, including mandatory double validation for on-screen text and enhanced collaboration on content approval.
The staff is also demanding structural reforms, greater editorial involvement in strategic decisions, and assurances of adequate resources to uphold journalistic standards.