TheJDDjournalists have rejected Lejeunes appointment saying his values are out of whack with those of the newspaper.
They are also calling for a guarantee of editorial independence.
In the broadcast sector, it would be tied to the granting of terrestrial TV and radio licenses.
Le JDD journalists and French parliamentarians join protest against appointment of Geoffroy LejeuneBertrand Guay/AFP via Getty Images
The only party not represented is Marine Le Pens Far-Right National Rally.
The proposed law comes too late for the journalists atJDD.
Vivendi has said it is confident it can conclude these sales by October 2023.
Until then, Vivendi does not control Lagardere Group, he said.
CNews is very clearly extreme right.
I think its hurting democracy.
Theres no doubt, he said.
Bollore for his part has always denied his move into the media and communication sectors is political.
He told a senate hearing in late 2022 that his move into the sector was purely economic.
and changing financial and distribution models.
If this were found to be the case, Vivendi would face a sizeable fine.
