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French media programming restructuring

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French media networks continue to restructure their programming in anticipation of the 2027 presidential elections, a process now marked by escalating editorial tensions. On BFMTV, the launch of Sonia Mabrouk’s daily program, ‘100% Mabrouk’, has drawn intense criticism from journalists and unions, including the SNJ and CGT. Critics allege she is importing an “opinion-heavy style” from CNews by hosting controversial figures. Following her first week, the BFMTV Journalists' Society (SDJ) issued a warning to staff, expressing concern that the program might transform the news channel into a “pale copy of an opinion channel.” The SDJ specifically highlighted controversial remarks made by guests Sophie de Menthon and Céline Pina. ~~Mabrouk has defended her approach, stating she prefers “frank conversations to cowardice.” However, the program has faced significant viewership challenges; as~~ As of September 8, 2026, the show averaged 277,000 viewers, a 2% audience share, placing BFMTV behind rivals CNews and LCI. Labor unions have ~~further~~ criticized a lack of pushback during interviews with political figures, such as Sarah Knafo and Bruno Retailleau, noting that individuals classified as far-right have represented approximately 25.5% of the program's guests since its August 24 launch. Mabrouk has defended her approach, stating, “Journalism is pluralism. You will have to get used to it,” and characterizing union criticisms as “dishonorable political and democratic hemiplegia.” Béziers Mayor Robert Ménard also defended Mabrouk, describing the union offensive as “odious” and praising her refusal to disqualify conservative figures. At France Télévisions, Léa Salamé has stepped down from her 20h news role on France 2 to maintain journalistic ethics following the announcement of her partner Raphaël Glucksmann’s presidential candidacy. Jean-Baptiste Marteau is serving as her temporary replacement. The network is also reviving ~~the political program~~ ‘L’Heure de ~~vérité’, hosted by Caroline Roux,~~ vérité’ and launching ~~‘Franc-jeu’, a co-broadcast interview show hosted by Benjamin Duhamel.~~ ‘Franc-jeu’. Other networks remain in transition: Nagui has moved ~~from France Inter’s ‘La bande originale’~~ to ~~the weekly~~ ‘Les ailes de géant’, with Maïtena Biraben’s ‘Franche Culture’ occupying his former slot.

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