Presidential candidates meet with press alliance

Presidential candidates in France met with the Alliance de la presse d'information générale (Apig), a group representing print media, to discuss ways to support the industry.

Print media faces challenges

Printed newspapers and magazines have struggled for years due to the rise of social networks, which have shifted how people consume news and information.

Candidates outline support ideas

During the meeting, candidates proposed various measures to help print media, including financial support, changes to digital regulations, and efforts to increase public advertising revenue for traditional outlets.

Apig seeks sustainable solutions

The Alliance de la presse d'information générale emphasized the need for long-term solutions to ensure the survival of print journalism in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Digital and print coexistence

Some candidates suggested a model where digital and print media can coexist, with policies that encourage investment in both formats to preserve journalistic independence and quality reporting.