France
Freedom of the press has long been established in France through the 1881 Freedom of the Press Law and the Human Rights Declaration which enshrines the principle of freedom of expression and was an inspiration for many states’ constitutions around the world. In the media landscape of today, respect for these principles continues. In terms of self-regulation, there remains room for development as mechanisms are not great in number with several journalists unions and respective code of ethics in place while a press council has, as of yet, not been established. For its part, the French state remains very present in the media world; in the written press through a system of subsidies and in broadcasting for example through appointments of presidents for public broadcasting which remains controversial.
Newspapers in France
Dailies
Weeklies
- Courrier International
- L'Express
- Le Canard Enchaîné
- Le Nouvel Observateur
- Le Point
- Marianne
- Paris Match
- Télérama
Television
Radio