I am not inhabited by the desire to become president
Confidences from Jacques Delors to Olivier Mazerolle
When experienced journalists decide to take up a pen to tell their story, it can produce tasty books.
This is the case with that of Olivier Mazerolle (
Curiosity is an unforgivable fault,
L'Archipel).
Former of Europe 1, RMC, RTL, France 2 and BFMTV, he has been at the heart of political life thanks to his broadcasts and his contacts.
What he says says a lot about the time.
Like the pressure from François Mitterrand to invite Jean-Marie Le Pen to television in order to divide the right.
Many on the left still challenge this thesis.
The former boss of RTL provides his testimony: following an editorial by Philippe Alexandre reporting this request, an adviser to the president complains to Mazerolle.
The latter explains to him that a letter was sent to the Ministry of Culture.
The counselor inquires and recalls:
“I didn't know but the letter exists.
It was drawn up by Charasse and signed by Mitterrand. ”
In August 1994, Jacques Delors confided
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