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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Controversy Over Bardella's Book Ad Ban

Published: 2024-10-30

A heated debate has erupted over the refusal of Mediatransports, the advertising agency for SNCF, to display ads for Jordan Bardella's upcoming book, "Ce que je cherche.

" The decision, based on the agency's policy of political neutrality, has been labeled as censorship by Bardella and his ally, Éric Ciotti.

Ciotti argues that the ban reflects a bias against right-wing politics, suggesting that a similar book by leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon would not face such restrictions.

The controversy has sparked discussions on social media, with critics pointing to the influence of left-wing unions in the decision.

Despite the backlash, Mediatransports maintains that the decision aligns with their guidelines, emphasizing the need for neutrality in public spaces.