Story no.503OngoingPolitics +1NotableParis9 Nov → 11 Nov6 facts · 17 art.
Sophie Binet interrupts her press briefing after a remark by a CNews journalist
On November 9, 2026, CGT general secretary Sophie Binet interrupted her press briefing after a remark by a CNews journalist, denouncing a 'lack of respect'. The following day, RN MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy criticized her for not answering CNews questions and for not wanting to debate, while essayist Joseph Macé-Scaron called into question the CGT's international links. Culture Minister Catherine Pégard stated that 'no one has the right to sort journalists'. The same day, Jean-Philippe Tanguy claimed that Sophie Binet was the first CGT leader never to have worked in the private sector, which is contradicted by an examination of her predecessors. On November 11, the government reminded that one cannot 'sort' journalists after Sophie Binet's refusal to answer CNews.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 6 events nationwide, followed from 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026. 17 articles from 12 sources (politics, society); last updated on 11 November 2026 at 16:15.
Sophie Binet
Photo Selbymay · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons16 articles of rated outlets · 1 unrated outside the bar · 12 sources (17 art.) · the three sides talk about it · outlets: left 3, centre 2, right 6
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- 20h47
Sophie Binet's career at the CGT scrutinized after Tanguy's statement
RN deputy Jean-Philippe Tanguy stated on CNews that Sophie Binet was the first leader of the CGT who had never worked in the private sector, which is contradicted by an examination of her predecessors.
franceinfoUncategorised
- 15h05
Boycott de CNews par Sophie Binet : la ministre de la Culture réagit
La ministre de la Culture Catherine Pégard estime que « personne n'a le droit de trier les journalistes » après le refus de Sophie Binet de parler à CNews.
LibérationLeftHuffPost FranceCentre-leftCNewsRight
- 12h10
Joseph Macé-Scaron critique les liens de la CGT après la polémique CNews
L'essayiste Joseph Macé-Scaron met en cause les liens internationaux de la CGT et revient sur l'opposition de Sophie Binet à la présence de CNews lors d'un point presse.
Europe 1Right
- 08h43
Tanguy criticizes Sophie Binet's refusal to answer CNEWS
RN lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy denounces the decision by CGT leader Sophie Binet not to answer CNEWS's questions, saying she "does not want to debate".
CNewsRight
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- Le gouvernement rappelle qu'on ne peut pas « trier » les journalistes après le refus de Sophie Binet11 Nov
- Sophie Binet's career at the CGT scrutinized after Tanguy's statement10 Nov
- Boycott de CNews par Sophie Binet : la ministre de la Culture réagit10 Nov
- Sophie Binet interrupts her press briefing after a remark by a CNews journalist10 Nov
- Joseph Macé-Scaron critique les liens de la CGT après la polémique CNews10 Nov
- Tanguy criticizes Sophie Binet's refusal to answer CNEWS10 Nov
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