French Media Calls on Macron Not to Close Palace Press Room

France's Presidential Press Association has called on President Emmanuel Macron to reconsider his decision to close the press room inside the presidential palace, an action that comes as the French leader faces declining popularity.   In a statement Tuesday, the association that represents French and foreign media accredited with the presidency said the press room's closure would be "a lockdown of the Elysee Palace and a decision prejudicial to journalists' freedom to...

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