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  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 28 Nov 2023 08:56
2 Min Read

The report notes that the France Media Monde group's budget will increase by 6.7% next year.

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  • French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech after visiting the Marine Museum,  in Paris, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 (AP)
    French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech after visiting the Marine Museum, in Paris, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 (AP)

The French newspaper Les Echos reported that the French foreign ministry will invest $5.5 million in French media in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. 

The newspaper reported that all platforms that fall under France Media Monde media group (including RFI radio station, France 24 broadcaster) will be receiving subsidies from the government to develop its hubs and initiate new projects in the three regions. 

The report notes that the France Media Monde group's budget will increase by 6.7% next year.

The France Media Monde media group is set to launch an RFI service in Ukraine next year and plans to open an office in Beirut to strengthen its presence in the Arabic media. 

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