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French MP warns Canal+ blacklist threatens creative independence

opinion-review · 2026-05-19

Socialist MP Arthur Delaporte published an op-ed in Le Monde responding to Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada's threat to establish a cinema 'blacklist'. Delaporte argues that silencing criticism of Vincent Bolloré reflects a dangerous, Trump-like logic. He calls for anti-concentration laws as the only way to safeguard creative independence.

Key facts

  • Arthur Delaporte is a Socialist MP in France.
  • Maxime Saada is the CEO of Canal+.
  • Saada threatened to create a 'blacklist' for cinema.
  • Delaporte published his response in Le Monde.
  • Delaporte calls for anti-concentration laws.
  • The op-ed criticizes Vincent Bolloré's influence.
  • Delaporte describes the logic as 'dangerous and Trumpist'.
  • The goal is to protect creative independence.

Entities

Institutions

  • Canal+
  • Le Monde

Locations

  • France

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