LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate FranceInfo as Left-Center biased based on moderate progressive editorial perspectives. We also rate them as High for factual reporting, due to their status as a signatory of the IFCN and the well-sourced information they provide.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: France
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website/Radio/TV
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
FranceInfo is a prominent French news platform launched in 2016 as a collaboration between state-owned broadcasters France Télévisions and Radio France. It serves as the online hub for France Info radio (established in 1987) and the Franceinfo television channel. The site delivers breaking news, live updates, and in-depth coverage of politics, society, economy, science, and global affairs.
Read our profile on French media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
FranceInfo is wholly owned by the French government through France Télévisions and Radio France. It was originally funded by a TV license fee collected from households, but in 2022, the French parliament eliminated the tax. As of 2023, the outlet is temporarily financed by reallocating 3.8 billion euros from the national value-added tax (VAT). A permanent funding model is expected in 2025.
Analysis / Bias
FranceInfo is a professional, fact-based news source that adheres to high editorial standards outlined in its Code of Ethics. The site regularly cites authoritative sources, including Agence France-Presse (AFP), academics, and government institutions. Its coverage includes live news, radio debates, investigative programs like Envoyé Spécial and Complément d’enquête, and analysis on culture and climate.
Franceinfo operates a dedicated fact-checking division, “Vrai ou Faux” (True or False), which is a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), ensuring transparent, nonpartisan verification practices.
Its coverage tends to emphasize progressive viewpoints, particularly about environmental concerns and multiculturalism. FranceInfo is also critical of right-wing populist leaders, such as Donald Trump; for example, it frames Trump’s trade policy as imposing and disruptive. Domestically, it reports impartially on French government actions, including publishing stories that condemn antisemitism and highlight diplomatic sensitivities.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. They are a credible fact-checker.
Overall, we rate FranceInfo as Left-Center biased based on moderate progressive editorial perspectives. We also rate them as High for factual reporting, due to their status as a signatory of the IFCN and the well-sourced information they provide. (M. Huitsing 12/13/2019 Updated (07/30/2025)
Source: https://www.franceinfo.fr/
Last Updated on July 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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