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The appointment of Frédéric Taddeï as head of Marianne raises serious concerns

9 January, 2025

At a time when hybrid warfare and Russian interference are under intense scrutiny, the appointment of a former employee of the Kremlin propaganda channel Russia Today (RT) to lead a major French magazine is deeply concerning.Czech Media Invest (CMI), the publishing group owned by Czech businessman Daniel Křetínský, announced a leadership change at the French weekly Marianne. Natacha Polony, editor-in-chief of Marianne since 2018, will be replaced by journalist Frédéric Taddeï, who is set to assume his role on March 1, 2025. Křetínský’s CMI France also owns Elle, Télé 7 Jours, and Franc-Tireur.From 2018 to 2022, Frédéric Taddeï hosted a daily show on Russia Today (RT) France, a Kremlin propaganda outlet banned from the Élysée Palace in 2017 and suspended by the European Commission o...

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Ouest-France article – A Cooperation Agreement Signed Between the Mayor of Plœuc-L’Hermitage and the Mayor of Ovruch

25 December, 2024

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Second Visit to Ovruch for the Mayor of Plœuc-l’Hermitage

19 December, 2024

The city of Ovruch, Ukraine, hosted Stand With Ukraine and Thibaut Guignard, Mayor of Plœuc-l’Hermitage and Vice President of the Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomeration, for the second time yesterday morning. The purpose of this meeting was to strengthen the partnership between the two cities and outline the next steps for future projects. This visit marks a new phase in a collaboration that has grown stronger over the months through joint initiatives and deep commitment.The relationship between Ovruch, located in the Zhytomyr Oblast, and the Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomeration began in March 2023 during the "Lights for Winter" campaign. A video conference held on March 17 brought together Ivan Korud, Mayor of Ovruch, and Thibaut Guignard, Mayor of Plœuc-l’Hermitage, for their first meeting...

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