Petition against CNews: what possible outcomes at the National Assembly?

After having exceeded one million signatures, a petition aiming to “remove CNews from French broadcasting” will be examined on Tuesday November 10 in committee at the National Assembly. Remaining in Internet limbo since its launch in June, the text was widely relayed after the Trappes attack and the accusations made by left-wing political leaders, who accuse the channel of favoring the rise of the extreme right in France. However, it is not automatically put to debate in a public session in the hemicycle. Le Figaro takes stock of the text examination procedure.

A debate put to the vote after advice from the president of the commission

As provided for in article 148 of the regulations of the National Assembly, the petition was transmitted to the cultural affairs and education committee, and its president, the deputy Alexandre Portier (Republican Right), was appointed rapporteur. “I will present an opinion on what I think is appropriate to do for this petition. After which, the deputies will decide with two possibilities…