Radio France staff strike over appointment of far-right weekly editor
Summary
Staff at France’s public radio broadcaster, Radio France, started a two-day strike to protest the appointment of Charles Sapin, who works at a far-right weekly magazine. Unions say Sapin promotes far-right ideas, while Radio France management defends the choice to support diverse opinions ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Key Facts
- Charles Sapin is deputy editor-in-chief of Valeurs Actuelles, a magazine with far-right views.
- Sapin has been giving a weekly political commentary on France Inter, a popular public radio station.
- Radio France staff went on strike for two days, stopping Sapin’s commentary and some morning shows.
- Management says the appointment supports pluralism, which means offering different viewpoints.
- Critics argue Valeurs Actuelles’s values conflict with Radio France’s public service role.
- About 300 public figures, including artists and writers, called Sapin’s hiring “outrageous.”
- Some critics say pluralism should not allow ideas that threaten democracy and rights.
- France Inter’s director defended Sapin, saying they trust him not to harm the station’s reputation.
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