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Arcom president urges dialogue between Canal+ and anti-Bolloré signatories

other · 2026-05-19

Martin Ajdari, president of Arcom, France's audiovisual regulator, has called for direct talks between Canal+ and the signatories of a recent open letter criticizing Vincent Bolloré's influence. Ajdari stated that both sides "must talk to each other" and "come down a bit after the intensity of the controversies." The statement follows a public dispute involving filmmakers and Canal+ over editorial independence and media concentration.

Key facts

  • Martin Ajdari is president of Arcom, the French audiovisual regulator.
  • Ajdari urged Canal+ and anti-Bolloré signatories to engage in dialogue.
  • The dispute stems from a tribune (open letter) criticizing Vincent Bolloré.
  • Ajdari said both sides 'must talk to each other' and 'come down a bit after the intensity of the controversies.'
  • The controversy involves filmmakers and Canal+.
  • The core issue is editorial independence and media concentration.
  • Arcom is the regulatory body for audiovisual media in France.
  • Vincent Bolloré is a French billionaire and media magnate.

Entities

Institutions

  • Arcom
  • Canal+

Locations

  • France

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