Two years after his appointment. Anne Sinclairan iconic figure in French journalism, has decided to leave the ethics committee BFM TV/RMC. The previous proposal of 7 on 7 He justified his departure by criticizing the organization and how it works, assuming that it exists. “useless” and structural qualification “poorly defined” to perform its duties efficiently.
Made in 2021, this one the committee of Ethics intended to guarantee the integrity and quality of the journalistic behavior of the Altice group in the two media outlets, especially in view of the increasing credibility of the media and accusations of bias. The appointment of Anne Sinclair was welcomed at the time, although some accused her of not being the best representative of neutrality…
Indirect criticism of government
However, this decision seems to raise the question of the Altice group's real commitment to journalistic ethics. If Anne Sinclair points out structural flaws, her departure could be interpreted as more international questions about Editorial strategy for BFM TV and RMCwhich are sometimes accused of favoring emotional or competitive viewers to the detriment of hard information.
The Commission on Ethics, which has not really clarified its operations, has rarely spoken publicly since its creation, which may reinforce the perception of its ineffectiveness.
An uncertain future for the board
To date, neither the Altice Group nor those responsible for BFM TV and RMC have officially responded to Anne Sinclair's decision. It remains to be seen whether this resignation will push the group to thoroughly review the role and powers of the Ethics Committee, or whether it will die quietly due to lack of trust and internal support.
Anne Sinclair, for her part, has not specified whether she wants to continue investing in projects related to media ethics, but her departure from this body has already sounded a warning to the entire profession.
