Jean-Noël Jeanneney Publishes Third Memoir Volume, Le Rocher de Süsten, and Defends Public Broadcasting
Jean-Noël Jeanneney, a historian and former minister, has unveiled his third memoir, titled Le Rocher de Süsten, published by Le Seuil, which spans the years 1991 to 2002. This release follows two previous volumes from 2020 and 2022. In an interview with Pierre-Édouard Deldique on RFI's Idées, Jeanneney emphasized the importance of public broadcasting. The memoir outlines his experiences as secretary of state for external trade during Édith Cresson's administration and his role in communication under Pierre Bérégovoy, exploring political ambitions and rivalries within the Socialist Party. Additionally, he reflects on post-Cold War geopolitical changes, European integration, and cultural initiatives, including the establishment of ARTE, while portraying significant figures and expressing his dedication to the Republic and history.
Key facts
- Jean-Noël Jeanneney published the third volume of his memoirs, Le Rocher de Süsten, with Le Seuil
- The volume covers the years 1991 to 2002
- The first two memoir volumes appeared in 2020 and 2022
- Jeanneney was interviewed by Pierre-Édouard Deldique on the RFI programme Idées
- He served as secretary of state for external trade in Édith Cresson's government and later in communication under Pierre Bérégovoy
- He was involved in the creation of ARTE and carried a law extending legal deposit to radio and television
- He defended the broadcasting licence fee, which has since been abolished
- He was appointed head of the Bibliothèque nationale de France after the left's 1993 electoral defeat
- The book's subtitle is Marianne et Clio
- The episode aired on 11 October 2026
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Noël Jeanneney
- Pierre-Édouard Deldique
- Édith Cresson
- Pierre Bérégovoy
- François Mitterrand
- Jacques Delors
- Lionel Jospin
- Robert Badinter
- Édouard Balladur
- Jacques Chirac
- Simone Veil
- Gerhard Schröder
- Maurice Larcange
- Erik Satie
- Ernesto Lecuona
- Pierre Solot
- Vanessa Rovensky
Institutions
- Le Seuil
- Radio France
- RFI
- ARTE
- Bibliothèque nationale de France
- France Culture
- Parti socialiste
- Idées
- La concordance des temps
Locations
- France
- Paris
- Bercy
- Maastricht
- Netherlands