"This is absolutely unacceptable" : SNJ of French television condemns Anne-Sophie Lapix’s exclusion from the debate between the two tours

On April 20, TF1 and France 2 will broadcast the long-awaited debate between the two rounds that will pit outgoing President Emmanuel Macron against RN candidate Marine Le Pen. An evening directed by Gilles Bouleau and Léa Salamé. However, according to information from Le Parisien, Anne-Sophie Lapix would have been France 2’s first choice, but the journalist would have been left out of the discussion as she would have been undesirable for the two candidates for the highest post. state.

A decision strongly contested by the National Union of Journalists of France, which decided to issue a press release to defend Anne-Sophie Lapix and challenge the France 2 administration.The argument falls like one line: the journalist would be very ‘unfriendly’ towards the National Rally candidate. In other words, isn’t it tame enough for those seeking the Fifth Republic’s highest office? This is absolutely unacceptable” denounces SNJ who added: ““Our job is to pay homage to politicians, not to have the right to interview them, and that goes for ‘Elysée 2022,’ where politicians sometimes veto some journalists,” he said.

For the remainder of the press release, SNJ condemned “the way the hosts of the great debate were appointed” and ask the question : “On behalf of what will the candidates’ staff have the right to challenge the journalist? before continuing : “The organizing channels of France 2 and TF1 should have full freedom to choose the names of the journalist-referees of this decisive event between the two rounds, respecting the parity criterion. This right to veto or appeal at any other time should be removed as soon as possible, because journalists and It helps to sow the seeds of doubt about possible collusion between political power!SNJ concludes by saying: “All support for Anne-Sophie Lapix, presenter of ’20 Hours’ of France 2” and certainly by reminding:“Public information and journalists are not under orders, we must put an end to this system that creates confusion and damages the reputation of our profession as soon as possible.”

SNJ’s position in the face of rejection #Pencil and #macron Will be questioned by Anne-Sophie #Lapix in the debate between the two rounds. hello admin @DelphineErnotte @LaurentGuimier ? @SNJ_national #presidency2022 pic.twitter.com/ATDWwssS1S

— SNJFTV (@SNJ_FTV) 13 April 2022

This @SdjFrance2 condemns all pressures by candidates that undermine the freedom of the press. Election night, campaign event, set interview, press conferences… It’s not politicians’ job to choose journalists to interview them.

– SDJ France 2 (@SdjFrance2) 13 April 2022

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