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2024-02-16T19:51:07.077Z

Highlights: Laweek du FigaroVox - “The Council of State against freedom of expression”. Until now, only the speaking time of politicians was scrutinized on television channels. Tomorrow, that of journalists, columnists and other guests could also be closely observed. The reason for this reversal of jurisprudence: a decision of the Council of. State of February 13 which requires Arcom (formerly CSA) to tighten its control of audiovisual channels. CNews is in the eye of the storm.


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It is nothing less than a revolution in the history of audiovisual law.

Until now, only the speaking time of politicians was scrutinized on television channels.

Tomorrow, that of journalists, columnists and other guests could also be closely observed.

The reason for this reversal of jurisprudence: a decision of the Council of State of February 13 which requires Arcom (formerly CSA) to tighten its control of audiovisual channels.

CNews is in the eye of the storm.

In April 2022, the highest administrative court was seized by Reporters Without Borders.

The association denounced

“shortcomings”

in the processing of information by Vincent Bolloré.

Translation: she judges the CNews sets to be too right-wing.

The secretary general of Reporters Without Borders may rejoice in a

“great victory”

and a

“historic decision for democracy”

, but the illiberal impulses of the Council of State should worry all…

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