Journalists at Les Echos, the French business newspaper, went on strike Wednesday, in support of departing editor Erik Izraelewicz.

Izraelwicz announced Tuesday that he was leaving the paper for La Tribune due to editorial conflicts with LVMH, which purchased Les Echoes from Financial Times owner Pearson last year. 

An employee also reported personal issues between Israelwicz and the publication's new director Nicolas Beytout, LVMH media director and the former editor at Le Figaro.

We reported that Beytout had moved to reassure employees that the paper would remain independent following last year’s buyout.

Izraelwicz had supported employees in their strike during last year’s sale to Pearson. 
 
Sources: The Financial Times, Libération
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