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French presidential candidates capitalize on social media, bypassing journalists

Le Monde (English) · Jun 20, 2026, 1:32 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The rise of social media and digital platforms offers presidential hopefuls new communication channels to reach the French public. This comes at the expense of the media, which must increasingly bow to the conditions imposed by politicians.

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