French Media and Research Professionals Warn of Dual Threat to Public Science Broadcasting

On September 29, 2026, a group of professionals in audiovisual and research fields released an opinion article in Le Monde, cautioning against political threats to public funding for scientific research and broadcasting. The authors contend that audiovisual programming related to science is vital for upholding both science and democracy, portraying the situation as a systemic danger. They point out a simultaneous assault on funding for both public research and broadcasting, underlining their interconnectedness. Although the article, featured in the Ideas section, refrains from naming specific politicians or funding amounts, it argues that undermining one sector adversely affects the other. The collective warns that reducing support for scientific audiovisual content jeopardizes informed public discourse, without detailing any specific campaigns or actions.