The question of the relationship between government figures and the media is nothing new, particularly in France, where Nicolas Sarkozy's second job seems to be dealing with accusations that he is
trying to control the media, due to his close relationships with heads of TV stations and magazine and newspaper publishers. But this question goes beyond the head of state. Or actually, below him ; two of his government ministers » wives are major media figures whose careers now have to take a bit of a detour.
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