French Sunday weekly newspaper; bought by Vivendi in 2023, prompting protests over editorial stance
France has ordered Xenia Fedorova, formerly head of RT France, to leave the country and frozen her assets for six months. An administrative court concluded the measures do not cause her immediate, serious harm. Fedorova remains a frequent commentator on outlets linked to Vincent Bolloré’s media empire, echoing Kremlin messaging on Ukraine and the West amid France’s looming 2027 presidential race.
Attal has kept a busy campaign schedule through the August holidays, aiming to close the gap with rival Edouard Philippe as France heads toward the 2027 vote. Other candidates slow down, prioritising rest for voters; Attal seeks to show determination and win over voters one by one.