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Star couple reveals dynamics of journalist-politician relationships in France

French Political Landscape Remains Silent Amid Journalist-Politician Relationship

In a notable intersection of journalism and politics, journalist Lea Salamé has navigated her relationship with Raphael Glucksmann, a prominent figure in French center-left politics, without facing overt backlash, reports 24brussels.

Despite their high-profile connection, the French political class has largely refrained from commenting on the pair. In France, where adultery scandals typically do not inflict significant political harm, a journalist-politician partnership seems relatively non-controversial.

This situation is not unprecedented. During the 2022 presidential campaign, Salamé’s former cohost, Thomas Sotto, temporarily distanced himself from political reporting after it was revealed that he was dating Mayada Boulos, who was then the communications chief for Prime Minister Jean Castex.

Historically, relationships between politicians and journalists have been common. In the 1990s, both former Prime Minister Alain Juppé and former Economy Minister Dominique Strauss-Kahn were married to journalists. Isabelle Juppé, who reported on her husband’s political party, left journalism during his term. Meanwhile, Anne Sinclair, Strauss-Kahn’s wife, stepped back from political coverage while still leading at TF1 before returning to reporting post-separation.

More recently, Ivanne Trippenbach from Le Monde adjusted her reporting focus on politics after her partner Rayan Nezzar became an adviser to then-Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.

For now, Salamé does not seem poised to change her journalistic focus. Glucksmann has refrained from formally declaring a presidential run, which allows the couple to frame any potential conflict of interest as merely speculative at this time.

Regardless of the upcoming presidential contest, Glucksmann will remain an influential figure within center-left politics. As French lawmakers reconvene to scrutinize Prime Minister François Bayrou’s stringent budget and prepare for crucial municipal elections next year, Glucksmann will work to bolster the influence of his center-left Place Publique party while Salamé continues to cover the major news stories of the day.

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Thailand former PM faces ruling on royal insult case as fate of Shinawatra dynasty hangs in balance

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A criminal court in Thailand will decide on Friday whether former leader Thaksin Shinawatra violated the country’s strict lese-majesty law, the first of three court cases that could decide the fate of one of the country’s most powerful families.

Thaksin is accused of insulting the monarchy during an interview with South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo in 2015.

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