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PoliticsFrench media condemn Le Pen’s ‘Kevlar suit’ comments targeting Médiapart

Editorial committees from around 40 French media outlets, including FRANCE 24 and RFI, issued a joint statement condemning recent remarks by National Rally leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen targeting investigative outlet Médiapart. They called the comments “violent attempts at intimidation” against press freedom and “particularly worrying” for the right to information expected in a democracy.

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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-02 21:37Original

French media condemn Le Pen’s ‘Kevlar suit’ comments targeting Médiapart
French media condemn Le Pen’s ‘Kevlar suit’ comments targeting MédiapartPolitics