France Inter staff strike over commentator from far-right weekly
France Inter staff have gone on strike over weekly broadcasts by Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief of the far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles. Since late August, he has presented a political commentary slot on France’s most-listened-to radio station.
Staff at French public radio station France Inter are on strike over the involvement of Charles Sapin in a weekly political commentary slot.
Sapin is deputy editor-in-chief of the far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles. He has appeared on France Inter since late August.
Weekly commentary on France Inter
France Inter is France’s most-listened-to radio station. Sapin was given a regular slot for political commentary.
The staff strike is linked to his broadcasts and his professional role at Valeurs Actuelles.
What we know
- France Inter staff are striking over Charles Sapin’s broadcasts.
- Sapin is deputy editor-in-chief of Valeurs Actuelles.
- He has presented a weekly political commentary slot since late August.
- France Inter is France’s most-listened-to radio station.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that france Inter staff are striking over Charles Sapin’s broadcasts.
- Reporting from Le Monde Economy is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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