President Emmanuel Macron denied the accusations of authoritarianism and the idea of establishing a "ministry of truth," coming from the media and the right.

These criticisms have arisen in the context of Macron's campaign to combat the risks of social networks to democracy, which includes measures such as a "digital major" at 15 years old and transparency of algorithms. The weekly Journal du Dimanche, owned by Bollore, denounced these measures as a "totalitarian drift," comparing them to George Orwell's novel "1984."

In a meeting with the Council of Ministers, Macron emphasized that there will be no special label for the press and that the role of the government is not to impose a single narrative. The controversy reflects a broader struggle for freedom of expression, especially in the context of media influence by billionaires.