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.
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Edwy Plenel is the founder of Mediapart, the online newspaper that revealed Lecornu's alleged academic discrepancies.
«Ha mentito sulla laurea magistrale»: il premier francese Lecornu denunciato
Italy· 2025-09-29
Edwy Plenel will participate in exceptional meetings and screenings at the festival.
Le cinéma tunisien à l’honneur – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-09-21
Plenel, who explained Verbrugghe’s crucial role to the Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History series, says he met several times with his police source.
Black pantyhose helped NZ police nail French spies – Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History
New Zealand· 2025-07-30
Edwy Plenel is a journalist who was condemned for defamation alongside a colleague.
Une journaliste de Mediapart et Edwy Plenel condamnés pour diffamation envers Christian Estrosi à Nice
Monaco· 2025-07-04
Edwy Plenel is noted as a Trotskyist who celebrated the attack on the Israeli delegation at the Munich Olympics.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon geht mit Antisemitismus auf Stimmenfang bei Muslimen
Switzerland· 2025-05-23
Edwy Plenel recently remarked that Palestine is like a pebble in the world's shoe.
Silence, on tue encore – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-01
Edwy Plenel is the founder of Mediapart and participated in a symbolic protest for journalists killed in Gaza.
Rassemblements à Paris et Marseille en soutien aux journalistes tués à GazaMonaco· 2025-04-16
Edwy Plenel is a co-founder of Mediapart and a prominent figure in journalism known for his critical stance against injustices.
"Je défends un idéal démocratique radical": nous avons rencontré le cofondateur de "Mediapart" Edwy Plenel à CannesMonaco· 2025-03-30
Edwy Plenel defended journalist Jean-Michel Aphatie regarding his comments on colonialism and Nazism.
Edwy Plenel prend la défense de Jean-Michel Aphatie
Algeria· 2025-03-08
Edwy Plenel defended journalist Jean-Michel Abati for his comments on the influence of French colonialism on modern violence.
بلينال يدافع عن أباتي - الخبرAlgeria· 2025-03-08
Edwy Plenel is the founder of Mediapart and a former editor of Le Monde.
Election présidentielle : Clémentine Autain se place en vue d’une primaire à gauche
France· 2025-03-07
Edwy Plenel questioned Dominique de Villepin about Donald Trump's return to the United States.
« Dominique de Villepin identifie une voie de passage vers la présidentielle, à la faveur d’une folle actualité internationale »France· 2025-02-28
