The editorial staff of Les Echos could go on strike as early as Thursday. The decision is expected to be taken at 17 p.m.

at a general assembly organized by the Society of Journalists (SDJ) The latter had announced a few hours earlier in the day its intention to request the change of electorate for the upcoming appointment of the new managing editor. The LDS wants to exclude freelancers from the vote, a source close to the LVMH-owned newspaper has said.