Support for Adèle Van Reeth
Radio France President Sibyle Veil expressed her support for France Inter’s director, Adèle Van Reeth, in a post on social media. Veil praised the work done by Van Reeth and her team, stating that she has full confidence in her.
Journalists’ Motion of Defiance
A majority of the journalists at France Inter, 80% of the 95-member editorial team, voted for a motion of defiance against their director, Adèle Van Reeth. This came after the station announced the replacement of Yaël Goosz with Patrick Cohen in the political editorial slot.
Changes and Controversies
The motion of defiance was triggered not only by the editorial switch but also by other decisions made by the director that the journalists found incomprehensible. There were disagreements over the removal of Guillaume Meurice from the station for controversial on-air remarks and the cancellation of the popular show he was a part of.
Leadership Shifts and Station’s Performance
Patrick Cohen, a former host of France Inter’s morning show, will approach the editorials with an emphasis on analysis and fact-checking. Despite internal disagreements, France Inter remains the country’s leading radio station, boasting a substantial number of daily listeners according to recent ratings.
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