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In an era defined by geopolitical instability, democratic tension and profound technological transformation, understanding Europe has become essential to making sense of the world.

L’Express Europe embodies this conviction. It is not a rupture, but the natural continuation of a journalistic journey that began more than seventy years ago, a journey shaped by constant adaptation to the major transformations of our time.

Founded in 1953 by Françoise Giroud and Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber, L’Express has always stood for intellectual freedom, rational inquiry and the refusal of simplification. From its origins, the magazine has sought to illuminate reality rather than flatter opinion, to question rather than reassure. This ambition resonates powerfully with the humanist heritage of Europe. As Erasmus of Rotterdam warned, “Man's mind is so formed that it is far more susceptible to falsehood than to truth”” In an age of disinformation, algorithmic amplification, and ideological polarisation, this insight has never been more relevant.

As European integration deepened and global challenges increasingly transcended national borders, the editorial horizon of L’Express naturally expanded. The European scale progressively became essential to understanding economic dynamics, geopolitical tensions, democratic debates and societal change. L’Express Europe is the result of this long maturation process. It reflects a conviction forged over time: that contemporary issues can no longer be fully grasped through a solely national lens. The European perspective is not an addition, but an evolution, the continuation of a journalistic tradition rooted in analysis, comparison and critical distance.

Today, L’Express Europe offers in-depth reporting, investigative journalism and long-form analysis designed to decipher the forces shaping Europe and its place in the world. Its editorial approach combines national insights with a broader continental perspective, drawing on a network of journalists, experts and contributors from across Europe. This ambition is expressed across multiple formats: print, digital, podcasts, newsletters and events. It addresses decision-makers, opinion leaders and engaged citizens seeking clarity in an increasingly complex information landscape.

Faithful to its founding principles, L’Express defends freedom of expression, critical reasoning and the values of open, democratic societies. It rejects dogmatism and simplification, favouring nuance, debate and factual precision. In the spirit of Erasmus, for whom truth required vigilance, humility and effort, L’Express Europe affirms its role as a space for discernment and reflection, helping readers navigate a world where, too often, falsehood travels faster than truth.