Overview

• France Télévisions announced that Léa Salamé will succeed Anne-Sophie Lapix as presenter of France2’s flagship 8pm news this fall.
• At a June 23 press conference, Raphaël Glucksmann pledged to resolve any overlap between his political ambitions and his partner’s role with full transparency.
• Salamé has committed to recuse herself from the news desk should Glucksmann formally launch a 2027 presidential bid.
• Both have stressed their independent careers, with Salamé previously stepping back during Glucksmann’s 2024 European election campaign.
• France2’s 8pm bulletin reaches about 5 million viewers, making Salamé’s appointment a high-profile coup for France Télévisions.