The regulator considers that the program “On marche sur la tête” lacks measure and honesty “in the election news comments”.
Arcom has decided to raise the tone. The audiovisual regulator has just given radio Europe 1 formal notice for its lack of restraint and honesty.in the comments of the electoral news“. The listening reports of the program “On marche sur la tête”, presented by Cyril Hanouna, show that the news of La France Insoumise and the New Popular Front, a coalition of the main left-wing groups, “has been treated in a systematically critical and virulent manner, often in pejorative and outrageous terms», notes Arcom in its decision consulted by Le Figaro.
The audiovisual policeman also believes that the treatment of electoral news was largely “unambiguous“, most of the guests, “a large majority of whom come from the same movement” policy, having formulated “strong criticism” against LFI and the NFP “without another point of view being able to be sufficiently expressed” The same criticisms are addressed to the presenters, columnists and listeners on air.
The comments made on air in Cyril Hanouna’s show were also broadcast “at a time likely to attract large audiences and find a significant relay on social networks, due to the particular amplification given to these programs, both by the publisher and by the host», notes the regulator.
Furthermore, between June 17 and 26, Arcom indicates that 29 people were invited to the show “We walk on the head”two of which are labeled “New Popular Front”and “Various Center”another one “Various right”a representative of “Republicans”seven from the presidential majority, “while 16 guests represented or supported the parties belonging to the Far Right bloc”says Arcom.
A reminder of the bonds last week
Last week, two days after the launch of a program entrusted to the controversial host Cyril Hanouna, Arcom carried out a first warning shot. In a letter, the regulator reminded Europe 1 of its obligations in terms of «pluralism» and D’“honesty” with respect to “election news”.
In view of the legislative elections, Europe 1 called on the star incarnation of C8 and “Do not touch My TV” in order to host a new daily show, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., “We walk on the head”presented as a political meeting.
“In particular with regard to the recent changes made to the Europe 1 program schedule”, Arcom emphasized the need to “treat electoral news with moderation and honesty”and to ensure “ensure a plurality of points of view in debate programs bringing together journalists, columnists and guests”. “More generally”the radio must comply “to the requirement for pluralism of information as it arises” of a decision of the Council of State in February, the authority explained.
