Radio station ordered to comply with regulations

A French radio station, part of the media empire owned by conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré, has been told by the audiovisual regulator Arcom to follow its obligations after a presenter made controversial remarks about migrants. The order, issued on October 26, 2026, relates to a comment made by presenter Christine Kelly during a January 26, 2026, episode of her show Christine Kelly et vous.

Remarks about migrants spark regulatory action

During the show, a segment focused on a case of sexual assault against an elderly woman in Nice, where the main suspect was a Tunisian national who had been required to leave France. Kelly said, "We are not saying that all migrants are rapists, but many are, as the figures reveal," and no one else on air reacted to her statement, according to Arcom.

Regulator cites incitement of hatred

Arcom found that Kelly’s comments were "likely to incite hatred and encourage discriminatory behavior towards migrants because of their origin or nationality." This is not the first time Europe 1, the radio station, has faced warnings from Arcom for similar issues on air. The warning serves as a formal notice and could lead to financial penalties in the future.

Station has not responded to requests for comment

Europe 1, which is owned by Lagardère Radio, a subsidiary of the Louis Hachette Group within Bolloré's media empire, had not responded to requests for comment by midday on Monday. The station now faces pressure to address the regulator’s concerns and avoid further consequences.