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John Lichfield criticises Vincent Bollore's media influence

The Local columnist John Lichfield has published an opinion piece disputing claims that French President Emmanuel Macron is a warmonger, while criticising the influence of billionaire Vincent Bollore.

By 24 Jun 2026 · 19:16 CET Updated 24 Jun 2026 · 19:16 CET

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In a recent opinion article for The Local, John Lichfield argues that allegations characterising President Emmanuel Macron as a warmonger are unfounded. The piece addresses the media empire controlled by the Breton billionaire Vincent Bollore, which Lichfield suggests has adopted an ideological stance aligned with pro-Putin sentiment.

Lichfield contends that the narrative promoted by the billionaire's far-right media outlets represents a shift in political discourse within France. The commentary serves as a rebuttal to the ongoing criticisms directed at the French presidency regarding its approach to international security and current geopolitical conflicts.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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