French union protests broadcast of Zemmour adaptation on Canal+ channel

A French trade union has voiced strong opposition to the upcoming broadcast of a television adaptation of Eric Zemmour's controversial book, "Le Suicide français" (The French Suicide). The series, divided into four episodes, is slated to air on June 23 and 30 on Planète+, a channel within the media group owned by Vincent Bolloré.

The union, identified as '+ Libres', has publicly accused the management of Planète+ of using the broadcast to support Zemmour's presumed presidential campaign. Zemmour, a far-right polemicist, has been a vocal figure in French politics and is widely expected to announce his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election.

This decision to air the adaptation has ignited controversy, with the union framing it as a partisan act rather than a neutral programming choice. The timing and content of the broadcast are seen by the union as a direct intervention in the political landscape, aimed at boosting Zemmour's profile ahead of a potential presidential run.