A new right-wing journal, L'Infiltré, launched by Erik Tegnér, has drawn criticism since its debut. Tegnér, who previously worked with the YouTube channel Livre noir and its magazine Frontières, has now expanded his media influence through a weekly publication under the Bolloré brand, distributed by Lagardère News. The eight-page journal positions itself as a right-wing counterpart to Mediapart, a well-known left-leaning investigative news site. It aims to investigate left-wing political groups like La France Insoumise and public broadcasting. However, the publication has been accused of republishing content from other outlets and including articles that are secondhand or previously published.
Tegnér had previously announced a major story, claiming to reveal the identity of a "RN mole"—a high-ranking member of the far-right National Rally party allegedly leaking information to left-wing media. However, this story was never published, as the journal was forced to halt operations after Mediapart exposed allegations of antisemitism against Jordan Bardella, a prominent figure in the National Rally. In response, L'Infiltré's editorial team stated it would not disclose the mole's identity, citing concerns about "fueling media soap opera of the extreme left" or the information being "diverted to serve its offensive."
The publication has also come under scrutiny for the quality of its content. Reports indicate that a third of the articles on Frontières's website were identified as 100% AI-generated. Additionally, the editor-in-chief of L'Infiltré scored 85% in his chronicles at JDD, a French daily newspaper, partly due to citations of anonymous sources that were likely fabricated. These issues have raised doubts about the journal's journalistic standards and the reliability of its sources.
Critics argue that L'Infiltré lacks the credibility and originality expected of a reputable news outlet. The combination of reused content, AI-generated material, and questionable sourcing has led to skepticism about the publication's intentions and its ability to provide accurate, independent journalism. As the journal continues to operate, its impact on the French media landscape remains uncertain.
New Right-Wing Journal L'Infiltré Faces Criticism Over Promises and Content
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