Controversies, strikes, petitions… At Radio France, the permanent fire

Controversies, strikes, petitions… At Radio France, the permanent fire
Controversies, strikes, petitions… At Radio France, the permanent fire

Guillaume Meurice was suspended on May 2 pending a possible sanction up to and including dismissal. He reiterated his controversial remarks against the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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DECRYPTION – Six unions have called for a strike next Sunday against the repression of insolence and humor » after the suspension of Guillaume Meurice.

The Round House is burning. And once again, Sibyle Veil must play the firefighter on duty. This Tuesday morning, the eve of the commemoration of May 8, 1945, the president of Radio France has a meeting with the editorial staff of France Inter. Adèle Van Reeth, the station director and Marc Fauvel, her news boss, accompany her. On the menu for the discussion, which will last a good fifteen minutes? Guillaume Meurice, freedom of expression, its limits…

The day before, six unions (CGT, CFDT, FO, SNJ, SUD, Unsa) called for a strike to protest in particular against the repression of insolence and humor » after the comedian’s suspension. They demand the unlimited reaffirmation of freedom of expression » on its antennae. A notice has been given for next Sunday, the usual day of broadcast of Charline Vanhoenacker’s weekly show, in which Guillaume Meurice usually participates.

“Highly flammable house”

The latter was suspended on May 2 pending a possible sanction…

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