Journalists at influential French newspaper end strike as controversial far-right editor takes over

Journalists at Le Journal du Dimanche held a 40-day strike, causing the paper to not publish for 6 straight weeks, in protest of the appointment of Geoffroy Lejeune as editor-in-chief.
Lejeune has ties to far-right figures and publications which raised concerns about risks to editorial independence and journalistic integrity.
The influential paper is owned by the Lagardère Group and its appointment of Lejeune reflects influence from right-wing billionaire Vincent Bolloré.
The strike ended with an agreement to resume publication in mid-August and provide support for journalists wishing to leave the paper.
Lejeune's appointment proceeds despite criticism over his ideological leanings and their potential impact on the paper's pluralism and respect for facts.