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Lawmakers to Question France Télévisions Chief Over Neutrality, Finances

France’s audit court rejects claims of interference surrounding its September report that flagged a critical financial situation at the public broadcaster.

Overview

  • Delphine Ernotte is scheduled to testify Wednesday at 15:30 before a National Assembly inquiry, with questions expected on the group’s finances and alleged performance bonuses.
  • The Cour des comptes issued a rare rebuttal, saying auditors received no email seeking a delay and faced no pressure, and it reaffirmed the institution’s independence.
  • The September audit labeled France Télévisions’ finances critical and urged immediate structural reforms, with a €65 million budget cut for 2026 on the horizon.
  • Rapporteur Charles Alloncle has flagged probes into contracts with production companies, expenses and neutrality concerns, and he promises “radical” options in a spring report.
  • The commission is also hearing Radio France’s ethics committee over the Legrand–Cohen episode this week and plans testimony from former CSA head Olivier Schrameck.