Overview
- During France 5's C dans l'air on November 3, journalist Caroline Michel-Aguirre invoked the 'von Papen effect,' a reference tied to Hitler's rise, while discussing Jordan Bardella.
- Jordan Bardella condemned the discussion, said he was being likened to Hitler, argued that 'millions of French' were insulted, and called for privatization of public media.
- The Rassemblement national said it has seized Arcom, with RN figures Kévin Pfeffer and Hélène Laporte announcing complaints to the regulator.
- RN deputy Caroline Parmentier wrote to Culture Minister Rachida Dati criticizing what she called a runaway public service, and Marine Le Pen demanded restored neutrality in public broadcasting.
- As of November 4, Arcom has been notified of the complaints and no decision has been announced, keeping the dispute focused on the role and conduct of publicly funded media.