US EditionMacron denies plans for 'ministry of truth' amid far-right outcry
- On Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron denied having any plan for a ministry of truth after right-wing and far-right politicians and media warned it could restrict press freedom.
- Speaking to the Ebra press group on November 28, President Emmanuel Macron proposed an official media label to identify trustworthy journalism, insisting it is a democratic duty and signals adherence to an ethical code.
- On the measures, he said President Emmanuel Macron has called for changes to French legislation to urgently block false information online and pushed for professional certification of outlets, arguing social networks let fake information flourish unchecked.
- The backlash came from Journal du Dimanche and CNews, where Pascal Praud accused Macron of wanting to `impose a single narrative`; Jordan Bardella and Bruno Retailleau denounced threats to free expression, while the Élysée reposted critics under `attention false information`.
- In recent weeks, Macron has emphasized guiding young people toward regulated press as journalism faces declining audiences and revenues, while urging greater regulation of social media algorithms he calls the `Wild West`.
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Macron denies plans for 'ministry of truth' amid far-right outcry
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denied having any plan for a "ministry of truth" in France after right-wing and far-right politicians and media charged that his drive against disinformation risked curtailing freedom of press and expression.
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