Antoine Marette

And even if COMELEC does manage to get all its ducks in a row, it will still have to hurdle the most significant challenge of all: public trust and confidence. For this to happen, the COMELEC needs to show the public that the system has undergone rigorous testing; there must be clear communication about how the system works – not just blanket assurances; and there need to be mechanisms for the independent verification of results. #DailyGuardian

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3 fake news stories about public service media in France that flourished in people mindset and which I would like to analyze and correct here : 1️⃣ Public media is a burden to the French taxpayer It is simplistic to consider the privatization of broadcasting services as a way of saving money. In reality, they represent a triple investment : economic, societal and cultural. The positive economic impact of public media has been proven in Europe and in France across the creative and cultural industries. As has their contribution to democratic life. 2️⃣ A media 100% owned by the state promotes propaganda This is not true in democratic countries where public media act according to ethical rules within a strict legal framework, guaranteeing independent and impartial information. Above all, they are independent of public authorities and dominant financial interests. Russia and other “illiberal” democracies have undoubtedly served as examples of this untrue claim. Not only is it false but it is also insulting for those who work in them. And for the audiences who listen to, watch and consult them. 3️⃣ With a public audiovisual service, France is the exception in Europe and the western world It's quite the opposite ! The BBC in the UK, ARD and ZDF in Germany, Radiotelevisión Española in Spain, Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana in Italy, RTBF in French-speaking Belgium, SRG SSR in Switzerland, Yle in Finland, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in Australia, NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation in Japan… The audience shares of these historical and innovative media sometimes reach 50%, with high levels of satisfaction. And “last but not least”, audiences trust the information given by these public broadcasters. France, and by extension the France Médias Monde offers, are no exception to these trends. In conclusion, by believing in our audiences, by providing food for thought, by stimulating curiosity and the desire to learn, we fulfill the role of a successful public audiovisual services.

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📢 Today, the world's attention once again turns to Italian leadership, but not for the reasons we'd hope. Italian journalists from RAI, the state-run media, have taken a bold stand against what they describe as an increasingly repressive environment for media under the Fratelli d’Italia government. 🚫 This 24-hour strike highlights the growing concerns over threats to press freedom and expression in Italy. From criminal investigations targeting journalists to suspected instances of censorship, the alarm bells are ringing loud and clear. 🌍 These actions come in the wake of Italy's alarming drop in the Reporters Without Borders press freedom index. Plunging five places to No. 46 out of 180, Italy now shares the "problematic" category with EU counterparts Poland and Hungary. 😔 It's disheartening to witness a democratic nation forfeit its fundamental rights. Let's not forget: Criminalizing criticism against public officials violates the bedrock of freedom of expression, as safeguarded by Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). In a world where the media serves as a watchdog for democracy, preserving freedom of speech isn't just an option; it's imperative. #PressFreedom #FreedomOfSpeech #Italy 🇮🇹📰 https://lnkd.in/deKgKeuE

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Good sharing Portail de l'Intelligence Économique . The recent seizure of 32 Russian-controlled websites by the US Department of Justice highlights the ongoing threat of foreign interference in democratic processes. With the 2024 US presidential election approaching, the Biden administration's actions underscore the gravity of Russia's persistent efforts to manipulate American public opinion through disinformation campaigns. Russian PsyOps frequently employ disinformation campaigns, or "dezinformatsiya," to spread false or misleading information. It is a consistent part of its hybrid warfare. This is not new; such tactics have been part of many states' arsenals throughout history. The Soviet Union, for example, employed so called "active measures" (активные мероприятия) like subversion. Notable cases include blaming Nazi Germany for the 1940 Katyn Massacre and Operation INFEKTION, a KGB campaign falsely claiming that the United States created HIV/AIDS as a biological weapon - by then, with a substantial impact in many African nations. "Information warfare" (информационная война), is a key element of Russia's broader military and strategic doctrine. Russia’s Psyops in Europe, particularly targeting Germany and France, pursue to fracture European unity, destabilize international support for sanctions on Russia and stress any gap or fissure that may legitimize the recurrent concept of the "Decline of the West": https://lnkd.in/d4BThMBu #HybridWarfare #Disinformation #CyberSecurity #ElectionIntegrity #GlobalSecurity #USRussiaRelations #DigitalInfluence #ProtectDemocracy #JoseParejoAndAssociates #PsyOps

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The Amundi World Investment Forum is almost here. Here’s a sneak peek of what's to come for our clients and partners. Offering them insights into the current #macroeconomic and #geopolitical landscapes, the transitions underway, and their impact on investment portfolios is at the heart of our mission. Stay tuned for more updates on the #AmundiWIF !

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📢 🇫🇷 📻 Arcom's White Paper on the future of radio 📜 On 17 June, French regulator Arcom released a White Paper on the future of radio ▶ Aim: adapt French radio model to new environment + propose clear strategy for migration to all-digital radio IP and DAB+ ▶ Objectives: 1. Set up state of play of French radio landscape  2. Identify stakeholders needs (=for shared vision of future) 3. Provide guidelines to build modernised framework 4. Identify challenges ▶ Methodology: Consultations & interviews with stakeholders ✅ Key findings: - Current radio model undermined but resilient  - Need for sector to adapt to technologies & consumption habits - Identified pitfalls: business model, cost of change for consumers, market concentration & unequal access to radio ✅ Arcom's response: A 2-phased roadmap ✔ 2024-2027: new radio framework for conducive environment for migration ✔ 2028-2033: support stakeholders in shift 💡 Foreign regulators & foreign players actively involved in switching from FM to DAB+ were also interviewed. The UK Digital Radio and Audio Review 2021 was an inspiration

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💡3 debates to keep an eye on for the future of the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework Last week, I came across the interview of Commissioner for Budget Johannes Hahn in the French newspaper Les Échos. EU correspondent Karl De Meyer captured 3 of the leading budget topics to keep an eye on in the answers of the Commissioner: 1️⃣ New own resources and repayment of the debt In the last MFF negotiations, the idea of creating new resources independent from national contributions had progressed. But despite the efforts of setting some of those resources, such as the flagship Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM, a carbon tax at the EU’s external border), the Council remains somewhat sceptical. As part of the Next Generation EU efforts deployed for the recovery from COVID-19, it was made possible for the Union to borrow €806,9 billion between 2021 and 2026. With repayment starting in 2028, the question is whether new resources will be unlocked on time or whether national contributions will remain the only conceivable option. 2️⃣ Flexibility of the Multiannual Financial Framework As outlined by Commissioner Hahn, 99% of EU resources are pre-allocated within the EU. Consequence: in the last two mandates, we have faced occurrences that made changes vital, whether it is the migration crisis, a global pandemic or a war at our borders - and those changes have been challenging to decide and implement in our institutional scheme. While there are already flexibility instruments in the MFF, i.e., adaptations of headings and programme implementation, the use of margins, a more in-depth reflection will undoubtedly be needed moving on. Otherwise, we will keep displacing capacity from one heading to another, one programme to another, with the risk that policies such as the Cohesion Policy, the Common Agricultural Policy or even the Erasmus programme are first in line to contribute. 3️⃣ Integration of new EU Member States Since December 2022, the question has been on every discussion, at least for those working on agricultural policy: when will new Member States, particularly Ukraine, join the EU - and what will be the consequences for the budget? According to the Commissioner, should the nine current candidate countries enter the EU, our budget would see an increase comprised between 20% and 30%. Making this whole debate about budget, however, would be wrong. Implications of integration have always reached far beyond financial contributions, as the celebration of the 20th EU anniversary of ten of our Member States has shown on 1st May. The interview of Commissioner Hahn is available below. ⤵️

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Duty of Memory: The last stage of neo-colonialism, but which can be worse than colonialism since it seems to drag on and be perpetuated by the victims themselves; (this is the other trap of neo-colonialism on the economic level that we call (multilateral aid) through the so-called international organizations); « The International Monetary Fund, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (known as the World Bank) » The International Finance Corporation and the International Development Association are examples; (All, and all very importantly, are backed by capital from the United States).

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🇫🇷All happy voters are alike. All unhappy voters are unhappy in their own way. And, with apologies to Tolstoy, all unhappy FRENCH voters are even unhappier in their own way. Here at #France24, we are all taking stock of a seismic shift in France’s, and potentially Europe’s, political landscape - in the expectation of many aftershocks to come. 🗳️🗳️🗳️The morning after the first round of France’s bolt-from-the-blue legislative elections, the dominant narrative in the French press is that an anti-immigrant, Euroskeptic, far-right party may be on the cusp of power for the first time since the Nazi-collaborating Vichy government during World War Two. And yes, that prospect is as scary as it sounds for a country at the heart of the European project. 🥅🥅🥅For many outsiders looking in, what’s happening here in France may look like the ultimate “own goal” for a beautiful and prosperous and multi-cultural nation that has historically prided itself on being a lodestar for equality, freedom and human rights. Even if one can understand - and empathize with - the anger, frustration and sense of disenfranchisement many French feel in a fast-changing world, many ask why French voters would put at risk such a bountiful heritage by opening the doors to a party that’s antithetical to everything France is supposed to stand for. One answer: it’s complicated. What’s certain is that the Pollyannish vision of France, as seen by much of the world, is not shared by most French citizens. The country that brought us the guillotine, still excels at brutalist nihilism centuries later. 📺📺📺An American pundit said on the eve of last week’s nail-biting debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump that one has to be a complete masochist to watch it. The cartoon below, published in Le Monde a couple of days before the opening round of France’s legislative elections - with the caption “Sunday, June 30, 8pm” (referring to the time the results were announced) - suggests a similar sentiment. Many French watched these results with great trepidation. Even more tough viewing lies ahead when the final results come down next Sunday. #France24 #FrenchElections #Macron

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Business is business, hélas…

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#France / #Elections - France’s elections end up with no clear majority. This is what could happen next - The Associated Press   Election results show French voters have chosen to give a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in pivotal legislative elections, keeping the far right away from power. Yet no party won an outright majority, putting France in an uncertain, unprecedented situation. President Emmanuel Macron ’s centrist alliance arrived in second position and the far right in third — still drastically increasing the number of seats it holds in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of parliament. No clear figure has emerged as a possible future prime minister. Macron says he will wait to decide his next steps, and heads to Washington this week for a NATO summit. The new legislators can start work in parliament on Monday, and their first new session starts July 18. Three major political blocs emerged from the elections — yet none of them is close to the majority of at least 289 seats out of 577. The National Assembly is the most important of France’s two houses of parliament. It has the final say in the law-making process over the Senate, which is dominated by conservatives. While not uncommon in other European countries, modern France has never experienced a parliament with no dominant party. Such a situation requires lawmakers to build consensus across parties to agree on government positions and legislation. France’s fractious politics and deep divisions over taxes, immigration and Mideast policy make that especially challenging. This means Macron’s centrist allies won’t be able to implement their pro-business policies, including a promise to overhaul unemployment benefits. It could also make passing a budget more difficult. Story continues: https://lnkd.in/e7cpvdSE

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🗳️ How do French citizens feel about the economy ahead of snap elections next week? A majority believe inequality is a big problem and that immediate action is needed on climate, according to a new survey.👇 The Earth for All 2024 Survey conducted by Ipsos and commissioned by Earth4All and Global Commons Alliance reflects widespread public concern in France about inequality and climate action, and backing for tax reforms as well as broader political and economic reform. Here are the results at a glance: 🌎 It’s time for a Giant Leap: 73% of French citizens surveyed believe that the world needs to take immediate action, within the next decade, to reduce carbon emissions. Only a small minority believe slower, delayed action is required. 🗳️ People want political and economic reform: just 18% of those surveyed trust the government to make long-term decisions for the majority of people, and economic inequality is also seen as a big problem in France. 67% of those surveyed believe that the way the economy works should prioritize the health and wellbeing of people and nature – not just increase profits and wealth. ⚖️ Tax the rich: there is strong support for progressive taxation as a means of funding major changes to the economy and lifestyles. Around two-thirds (67%) of respondents back a wealth tax, while 62% support higher income taxes for high earners, and 63% favor increased corporation tax for big businesses. 👉 Learn more and explore the results in full: https://lnkd.in/dS89YTKE #SafeAndJust #GlobalCommons #PlanetaryEmergency #Earth4All #FrenchElections #Elections2024 #ClimateCrisis

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The world needs fresh ideas and a new type of politics and politicians, representing mankind as a whole and each of us as equals instead of fragmented political interests! We have to grow together in order to urgently address the issues that impact all of us like conflict, climate change, inequality and forced migration together. This we can only do without any dominance, as equals. Collectively in Solidarity. www.convergence.ngo & www.pax.ngo

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It‘s here; the start of a relentless revolution. In the midst of this digital uprising, the leader of all points tech, Google, is facing an unexpected challenger. The aggressor? It‘s not a new startup or a disruptive technology—it‘s AI itself. As the tide begins to turn, Google‘s search throne is being shaken to its very core. Are you prepared to navigate the seismic shift in search? Be on notice, we are in the „stay ahead or be left behind“ era and I‘ve written a short article about it here at Le Parisien Matin online magazine. (Translated into French 🇫🇷) (Special thank you to Commissioning Editor and translator, Suzanne Latre.) ✅ Google’s Market Share Drop: Google’s search engine market share decreased by 4.34% in April 2024, indicating a significant shift in the search engine landscape. ✅ The Code Yellow Alarm: In 2019, Google’s advertising team signaled a “code yellow” due to lagging search revenue growth, marking a critical moment in Google’s history. ✅ Leadership Changes: Prabhakar Raghavan took over as head of Google Search in 2020, following Ben Gomes, leading to notable changes in Google’s approach. ✅ Rise of AI Competitors: AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT are challenging Google’s traditional search model with conversational interfaces and personalized responses. ✅ User Experience Shift: Users are increasingly seeking understanding, interaction, and AI-powered personalization over simple link-based search results. ✅ AI Bias and Content Quality: Google’s efforts to address AI biases have led to debates over the absurdity and disconnection of AI responses from reality. ✅ The Raghavan Era: Under Raghavan’s leadership, Google’s search results quality has declined, with an increase in spammy content and ads. ✅ Controversial AI Initiatives: Google’s image-generating AI faced backlash for producing historically inaccurate images, affecting the company’s reputation. ✅ Internal Challenges: An internal report revealed Raghavan attributing Google’s difficulties to increased costs, competition, and regulation. ✅ The Conversational AI Trend: The shift towards conversational AI like ChatGPT is reshaping user expectations and may contribute to Google’s challenges. ✅ The Future of Search: The coexistence of traditional search engines and conversational AI assistants is likely, with the long-term impact on Google’s dominance yet to be determined. https://lnkd.in/d9ghvYn8 #seo #googlesearch #searchengineoptimization #googlevsai #technology #technews #technologynews #techtrends #technologytrends #chatgpt #ai #frenchnews

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#Paris2024 - What's love got to do with it? The Olympic games have started with a spectacularly queer opening ceremony in Paris, orchestrated by the artistic director Thomas Jolly. It has been an attempt to narrate France's history as one that, by many fights, lead to progress, equal rights (women, LGBTQ and black people), and the culturual richness of diversity. It was a beautiful representation of the diversity of art forms, the diversity of French society, and the "Olympic spirit" of bringing people around the world peacefully together - with sports as a force that can bring out our best. The controversy of the parody on the last supper by drag queens, as well as the omittance of France's other dark sides of history besides the revolution (colonialism - the reason why nation-states are actually represented in Paris; and fascism) however leaves me with a strange after-taste. While art should always remain free, even to provoke, I think that Jolly's goal for "everybody to feel represented" has failed. The Christian church has doubtlessly created endless suffering, including to LGBTQ people. But turning that hate now around by mocking Christians is for me undigested trauma. The Western LGBTQ identity has been one of otherness, a mostly "negative" identity stemming from discrimination - and this may also be its major problem today. Just like Christians, theoretically at least, the LGBTIQ movement is about love. How much love do we however practice if, from whatever side, we nurture hate, exclusion, and ignorance of others' perspectives, as uncomfortable as they may be? Paradoxcially perhaps, both the #LGBTIQ movement and Christian religion seem to be at a turning point. In a world full of hate, and where their narratives face starch resistance, they may both have a need to go back to the sources of the wisdoms they could hold. How can we create spaces in which such perspectives can actually communicate to be truly inclusive? And what story of coming to peace would we write if it was really made with love? "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" Matthew 7:3 #LGBT #Christianism #Communications

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🎉🎉80 ans de La Voix du Nord en 25 Unes, <iframe src="//https://lnkd.in/dU7XGKEK" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" allowfullscreen="true"width="624" height="351" allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe>

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