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In its assertion, the ESJ Paris mentioned it was seeking to “construct a brand new challenge” and “strengthen its place as a benchmark in journalism training, notably for financial [journalism].”
The ESJ Paris shouldn’t be a part of a bunch of journalism faculties that are acknowledged by the nation’s skilled physique and isn’t included in yearly rankings of French journalism faculties.
However, information of the media-owning billionaires’ put money into a journalism college has sparked concern over their dedication to editorial independence, particularly in a rustic the place larger training is basically public or not-for-profit.
Hard-left parliamentarian Sophia Chikirou mentioned on X that the ESJ Paris would turn into a “manufacturing facility for troopers of caste journalism” whereas her colleague Aymeric Caron, a former reporter and well-known TV character turned politician, mentioned “the billionaires [had] purchased their journalism college.”
Media historian Alexis Lévrier described the funding as “regarding” and mentioned “faculties should stay impartial” from the shareholders of media empires.
Free speech advocates have lately voiced considerations the rising focus of French information shops within the arms of some billionaires.
