🇫🇷 Le Figaro

About Le Figaro

Le Figaro has been owned by the Dassault Group since 2004. The Dassault Group, a French industrial conglomerate, was controlled by conservative businessman and politician Serge Dassault until his death in 2018. The group's ownership of a major military supplier, Dassault Aviation, alongside the newspaper, has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Media Bias/Fact Check rates Le Figaro as Right-Center biased and High for factual reporting, noting its editorial positions moderately favor the right and it uses loaded words to support conservative causes. Ad Fontes Media and Ground News also classify its bias as Lean Right with high factuality. Historically, Le Figaro has maintained a conservative editorial stance, serving as a voice for the French upper and middle classes. The newspaper has faced controversies regarding editorial independence, particularly due to its former owner Serge Dassault's political affiliations and his public statements about the role of newspapers. Its weekly supplement, Le Figaro Magazine, has also been associated with right-wing and ethnonationalist movements. The recent headline sample reflects a broad range of topics, including international news, sports, and economic analysis, consistent with a paper of record.