At « Point », the fate of Etienne Gernelle, its director, is sealed

Etienne Gernelle, director of Le Point, announced his impending dismissal after a tense exchange with CEO Bertrand Gié. Gernelle emphasized the importance of freedom of expression in his message to the editorial team. Valérie Toranian, the editorial director, was also removed from her position by Gié, who suggested alternative roles for her. Both Gernelle and Toranian reportedly portrayed themselves as victims in the situation.