Jean-François Kahn, Visionary Journalist and Founder of 'Marianne,' Dies at 86

Kahn's legacy includes pioneering independent journalism with 'L'Événement du jeudi' and 'Marianne,' challenging media conformity and fostering intellectual freedom.

Jean-François Kahn, a trailblazing journalist and founder of 'L'Événement du jeudi' and 'Marianne,' passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 86.
He was celebrated for his commitment to independent journalism, rejecting ideological labels and advocating for a 'third way' in media discourse.
Kahn's publications were marked by their defiance of media conformity, emphasizing pluralism, republican values, and intellectual rigor.
Despite financial and institutional challenges, he successfully launched groundbreaking publications that resisted corporate and political pressures.
Kahn's influence extended beyond print, with notable television appearances where he championed freedom of thought and critiqued societal conformism.