Roselyne Bachelot

Following the French national team's strike during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Roselyne Bachelot told the National Assembly that the events showed 'immature tough guys' directing 'frightened children'. Years later, some players felt the portrayal had permanently damaged their image.

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At the 2021 César Awards, several artists targeted the government and Roselyne Bachelot over prolonged closure of cinemas and cultural venues during the health crisis. The ceremony became a forum for fierce political criticism of cultural and health policy.

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After announcing that she had tested positive for Covid-19, Roselyne Bachelot was criticised for attending numerous meetings with artists, rehearsals, ceremonies and events in preceding days while cultural venues remained closed to the public. The controversy concerned possible carelessness and the impression given to the sector.

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In August 2020, Puy du Fou was authorised to accommodate approximately 9 000 people at its Cinéscénie show although the general Covid-19 limit was set at 5 000 and other organisers had been refused exemptions. The discrepancy fuelled accusations of preferential treatment and favouritism.

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As a commentator on D8, Roselyne Bachelot claimed that Rafael Nadal's lengthy absence in 2012–2013 was 'almost certainly' due to a concealed positive doping test. Nadal filed a defamation complaint.

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Faced with influenza A(H1N1), the government ordered approximately 94 million vaccine doses for over €700 million before reducing or cancelling much of the orders when the pandemic proved less severe and one dose per person was found sufficient. The cost, organisation through vaccination centres and low final vaccination rate prompted two parliamentary inquiry committees.

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Management of H1N1 influenza reignited criticism of links between health experts and pharmaceutical companies and Roselyne Bachelot's professional background in the pharmaceutical industry. Parliamentary committees questioned the minister about declarations of interests and the independence of expert advice guiding purchases.

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