In the midst of publishing his parliamentary report on public broadcasting, Charles Alloncle reacted strongly on Friday, on X, to the information circulating in recent days concerning a complaint targeting his work as rapporteur. The UDR deputy for Hérault formally denies the idea that a complaint for "illegal taking of interest" The complaint was allegedly filed directly against him, while several media outlets reported the existence of a complaint filed against X, but targeting him in the context of his duties as rapporteur for the commission of inquiry into public broadcasting.
In his message, Charles Alloncle accuses several media outlets of having relayed information that he considers misleading, and denounces an attempt to discredit his parliamentary work at the very moment when his report is causing strong political and media tensions.
"Just hours before the publication of my report, a crude political operation was launched to divert media attention."
On X, Charles Alloncle posted a long message:
"Hours before the publication of my report, a crude political operation was launched to divert media attention, discredit six months of parliamentary work and attempt to tarnish my integrity.
The tactic is disgraceful: Le Monde, AFP, France Info, France Inter, and others coordinated their efforts to disseminate misleading information, suggesting that a complaint for "illegal taking of interest" had been filed against me. This is absolutely false!
A week earlier, the same pattern was already at work: alleged “leaks” about my recommendations were repeated endlessly, without verification, without any counter-arguments, without even contacting me. I was accused of removing the Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and the Six Nations Tournament from public broadcasting, or even of the President of the Republic directly appointing the heads of public broadcasting without a parliamentary vote. These fake news stories continue to be disseminated by some media outlets even today.
This drift is serious. When a part of journalism abandons rigor, debate, and intellectual honesty, it no longer informs: it campaigns.
Even more serious, when Radio France and France Télévisions themselves become the relays of these lies, it represents a profound break with their public service mission.
At a time when a growing majority of French people doubt the impartiality of public broadcasting, it is urgent that some journalists return to the basic principles of their profession: verifying, comparing, informing.
Complaint against persons unknown: the heart of the media battle
The Alloncle report, dedicated to the neutrality, operation, and financing of public broadcasting, is generating considerable tension. According to media outlets cited by Charles Alloncle, the AC!! Anti-Corruption association has filed a complaint against persons unknown with the National Financial Prosecutor's Office, specifically targeting suspicions of "illegal taking of interest" and "passive influence peddling" related to the conditions of certain parliamentary hearings.
Charles Alloncle, however, disputes the media's portrayal of this case, believing it wrongly suggests that he is personally targeted by a formal complaint. To date, this is not the case.
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