Hitler was impressed with Pétain's commitment to defending the French colonial empire. False rumours abounded that France had made major concessions regarding colonies and German control of French ports and the French fleet. This was announced to the French public on 30 October in a radio broadcast speech when Pétain declared, "I enter, today, into the way of collaboration."
Hitler was pleased with Pétain's determination to preserve the French colonial empire. Misleading reports circulated that France had made significant concessions regarding colonies and German control of French ports and the French navy. This was publicly announced on October 30 in a radio address when Pétain stated, "I am now collaborating."