Edwy Plenel
Edwy Plenel is a prominent French journalist and founder of the investigative news website Mediapart. Known for his incisive reporting and critical stance on political issues, Plenel has played a significant role in shaping public discourse in France, particularly regarding transparency and accountability in government. His work has often focused on uncovering corruption and injustice, making him a key figure in contemporary French journalism. Recently, he gained attention for his interview with Dominique de Villepin, where they discussed international politics and the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. political scene.
Born on Aug 31, 1952 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,800 | $210,000 | 122$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 2,800 | $210,000 | 122$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Plenel, who explained Verbrugghe’s crucial role to the Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History series, says he met several times with his police source.
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Monaco:
Edwy Plenel is a journalist who was condemned for defamation alongside a colleague.
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Switzerland:
Edwy Plenel is noted as a Trotskyist who celebrated the attack on the Israeli delegation at the Munich Olympics.
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Tunisia:
Edwy Plenel recently remarked that Palestine is like a pebble in the world's shoe.
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Monaco:
Edwy Plenel is the founder of Mediapart and participated in a symbolic protest for journalists killed in Gaza.
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Monaco:
Edwy Plenel is a co-founder of Mediapart and a prominent figure in journalism known for his critical stance against injustices.
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Algeria:
Edwy Plenel defended journalist Jean-Michel Aphatie regarding his comments on colonialism and Nazism.
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Algeria:
Edwy Plenel defended journalist Jean-Michel Abati for his comments on the influence of French colonialism on modern violence.
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France:
Edwy Plenel is the founder of Mediapart and a former editor of Le Monde.
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France:
Edwy Plenel questioned Dominique de Villepin about Donald Trump's return to the United States.
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