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French Public Broadcasting Inquiry to Resume Under New Rules Limiting Live Social Media

The chair moved to curb political showmanship by banning live posts to prevent distorted excerpts.

Overview

  • After a two-hour bureau meeting on January 6, lawmakers agreed to restart hearings with formal conduct commitments.
  • Live-tweeting and real-time video sharing during sessions are now barred, with rapporteur Charles Alloncle agreeing to stop posting in real time.
  • Members are pressed to keep a lower media profile given the rapporteur’s role speaks for the Assembly, not for personal positioning.
  • Deputies reiterated that testimony must not be distorted, and any documents the rapporteur invokes must be shared with colleagues when cited.
  • Chair Jérémie Patrier-Leitus maintains the option to suspend proceedings again, following December’s pause after repeated clashes involving Radio France figures.