CNews: high school organizations and the CGT stand against the channel; Catherine Pégard, the Minister of Culture, calls for not "sorting journalists"

On November 10, Culture Minister Catherine Pégard defended journalists' rights amid a boycott against CNews by youth organizations and the CGT. The boycott was criticized by right-wing politicians, who viewed it as censorship. Pégard emphasized that journalists should be able to ask questions freely, regardless of their media affiliation. CNews, owned by Vincent Bolloré, faces accusations of promoting far-right views, which it denies. A petition to remove CNews from French media has gained over a million signatures. The issue has sparked debates in parliament, with calls for broader discussions on press freedom. Youth organizations have also refused to engage with CNews, citing its alleged hateful discourse, further intensifying the controversy.