Jordan Bardella quipped about closing Arcom and reopening C8 at a summit organized by Vincent Bolloré's media group. These events highlight a growing convergence of interests between the Rassemblement National and Bolloré's empire. Eric Ciotti thanked Bolloré for his support at the gathering.
On June 24, at the 'Summit of Freedoms' in the Casino de Paris, co-organized by Vincent Bolloré's media group, Rassemblement National (RN) president Jordan Bardella stated: 'The priority measure to guarantee freedoms in France? Close Arcom and reopen C8!' This remark, made before an audience including fans of Cyril Hanouna—whose show led to the withdrawal of C8's TNT frequency by the audiovisual regulator—aimed to send a clear message.
Eric Ciotti, a key figure in the Union des droites pour la République (UDR), thanked Bolloré 'from the bottom of his heart' for his role in the event. These ties also appear in the National Assembly, where criticisms from Bolloré's media against public broadcasting and Emmanuel Macron are echoed in the Palais-Bourbon. From the Villa Montmorency to political circles, the symbiosis between the RN, its UDR ally, and Bolloré's media empire is intensifying.
Although Bolloré's group backed Éric Zemmour in the 2022 presidential campaign, relations with the far right are now warming. This alignment of interests could shape France's media and political landscape, supporting a union of the right and far right.