News: Edwy Plenel leaves management of Mediapart after 16 years
Edwy Plenel, the iconic journalist and co-founder of Mediapart, has announced his departure from the management of the online investigative media. Aged 71, Plenel has decided to pass the baton to a new generation, while remaining involved in the editorial work of Mediapart.
In an intervention on France Inter, Plenel declared that he would continue to write for the media, but that he would no longer be the “boss of the company”. He stressed that Mediapart was supported by a young and talented team, and that it was time to make way for new management to ensure the continuity of the media.
During his 16 years at the head of Mediapart, Plenel left his mark on the French media landscape by launching resounding investigations and revelations. The Cahuzac affair, which led to the resignation of former Socialist Budget Minister Jérôme Cahuzac, is one of the most notable examples of Mediapart’s influence.
Plenel was also at the origin of numerous investigations into political-financial relations and corruption cases in France. Its rigorous and independent investigative journalism has made Mediapart a benchmark in the French media landscape.
Despite his departure from management, Plenel remains optimistic about the future of Mediapart. He emphasized that the media outlet was profitable and had no debt, and continued to grow each year. With a team of 135 employees and more than 200,000 subscribers, Mediapart is well positioned to continue its investigative and investigative journalism work.
The departure of Edwy Plenel from the management of Mediapart marks the end of an era, but also opens up new perspectives for the media. The new management will have the challenge of maintaining the journalistic standards and independence that have made Mediapart’s reputation, while meeting the challenges of a constantly evolving media landscape.
Edwy Plenel will certainly remain a significant figure in French journalism and his legacy will live on through the investigations and revelations of Mediapart. His passion for investigative journalism and his commitment to the public interest will remain an example for generations of journalists to come.