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French weekly JDD still on strike, calls President Macron for help

The editorial staff of the JDD is on strike for 16 days against the appointment of far-right editor Geoffroy Lejeune (ex-Valeurs Actuelles). In an open letter, they call on Emmanuel Macron to “seize as soon as possible” questions of independence of the press.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2023

French weekly JDD prolongs strike over appointment of far-right editor

Staff at the French Sunday newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche (JDD) on Wednesday voted to extend their strike action. The publication has been in turmoil since the shock appointment of far-right Geoffroy Lejeune as the new editor last week.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 28, 2023

French newspaper staff strike after ‘far-right personality’ made editor

Public figures back strike at Le Journal du Dimanche to protest against appointment of Geoffroy Lejeune

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

French business tycoon Vincent Bolloré retires, but unlikely to let go

French billionaire and media mogul Vincent Bolloré officially retired on Thursday this week, the day of the family business bicentenary, without having clearly designated his successor. It came just a day after a group launched an appeal to denounce his increasingly "tentacular" media empire.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 18, 2022