Big inconvenience on the BFM TV set: an editorial writer accused of citing a Vichy law in defense of pension reform (VIDEO)

Big inconvenience on the BFM TV set: an editorial writer accused of citing a Vichy law in defense of pension reform (VIDEO)

Opposing the CGT’s general secretary, Philippe Martinez, during a debate on pensions reform, editor-in-chief Emmanuel Lechypre imitated a law of the Vichy regime. A truly disturbing reference on the set of the news channel.

The government’s pension bill, which is currently being debated in the National Assembly, is not unanimous among the people, quite the opposite. Many French marched through the streets of France on Tuesday, notably denouncing the postponement of the retirement age to 64 and the new provisions sought by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne.

To return to this mobilization day, the program 90 Minutes On Tuesday evening, BFM TV received Leonidas Kalogeropoulos, CEO of the cabinet, as well as Philippe Martinez, secretary general of the CGT. Two guests on the set who went against a few editors like Laurent Neumann and Emmanuel Lechypre. And it was the latter that caused a real moment of hesitation after the reference to the 1941 regime law.

In response to Aurélie Causse explaining why “The French demographic problem” Emmanuel Lechypre, who had an impact on the pension system, stated that the law of 14 March 1941 “demographic distribution and balance”. A reference that shocked Philippe Martinez. “Is it 1941? I think France was not in the best shape… We have the right to get references from Vichy, but it’s a bit complicated”, started.

Embarrassed, Aurélie Casse realized that these words were not welcome. “Yes, because 1941 there Emmanuel…”slipped uncomfortably. Noting the shift, the editor stated that he would confirm the source of this law. But it’s not enough to calm the flood of criticism on social networks.

Clara Kolodny

Source: Programme Television

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