What where the key highlights of 2025?

“2025 was defined by an unprecedented context: an unstable institutional climate in France, heightened international tensions and a reshaping of the global political landscape following the arrival of a new administration in the United States. In the intense pressure of this environment, our media businesses faced major editorial challenges.

In response, editorial teams at Europe 1 and the various Le Journal du Dimanche titles rose to the challenge time and again. Their agility, editorial rigour and analytical depth enabled them to shed light on current events with precision and clarity. This commitment was reflected in strong audience figures, evidenced by a significant rise in ratings and increased engagement with our news programmes, confirming the public’s continued trust in our media.

2025 was a highly symbolic year for our Group, as we celebrated the 70^th anniversary of Europe 1 and the 80^th anniversary of ELLE. These iconic brands have demonstrated their ability to stand the test of time and transform while remaining market leaders, and have asserted the strength of their identity and the contemporary relevance of their editorial offering.

Furthermore, the Le Journal du Dimanche ecosystem was enriched in 2025 with the launch of Le JDMag, following that of Le JDNews in 2024. This strengthened our editorial offering and the synergy between our press brands.

Additionally, our music radio stations continued their renewal. Europe 2 received a boost with the arrival of the popular presenter Cauet, whose success was promptly confirmed in strong ratings. Driven by its unifying and distinctive musical mix and by Philippe Lellouche’s breakfast show, RFM confirmed its position as the leading adult music station.

Lastly, ELLE consolidated its global leadership in the women’s media and fashion-lifestyle segments through the launch of new titles, the strengthening of its international influence and further non-media diversification in areas including real estate and hotel projects, fashion collections and lifestyle.”

Which major CSR initiatives were rolled out in 2025?

“Lagardère News and Lagardère Radio participated in European CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) reporting, consolidated at Group level, providing a comprehensive carbon audit and a climate transition plan aligned with the Group’s objective of a near-28% absolute reduction in total emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. We are continuing our efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of our activities, our premises and employee travel.

We also continued awareness campaigns among the general public by broadcasting environmentally-focused content and promoting more responsible advertising and sponsorship, in line with the climate pact signed with the French government and Arcom.

Lastly, Lagardère Publicité News initiated a working group with Ecoprod to adapt the Carbone’Clap calculator for assessing the environmental impact of audio production activities.

We are particularly proud that our CSR approach was once again recognised in 2025, notably through the award to Lagardère Publicité News of the Gold badge delivered by the Syndicat des Régies Internet as part of the Sustainable Digital Ad Trust programme.”

What is the outlook for 2026?

“Our priority in 2026 will be to convert our current momentum into sustainable success. We will continue to grow Europe 1’s audience while consolidating the brand recognition and listenership of RFM and Europe 2.

A paramount challenge for Le Journal du Dimanche will be to accelerate the acquisition of digital subscribers, while the ELLE brand will continue to develop its international editions and expand its non-media hospitality offering.

Finally, with the 2026 municipal elections and the 2027 presidential election approaching, our news brands will increase their reach and assert themselves more than ever as pillars of public debate. Editorial quality, innovation, and community development will remain our guiding principles.”

2025 overview

IIn 2025, the Lagardère News and Lagardère Radio brands continued their development by adapting to evolving market trends. Remaining attuned to the expectations of the French public, they confirmed their status as benchmarks within the media landscape.

Lagardère News⁽¹⁾

During the year, Le Journal du Dimanche strengthened its standing as an influential brand in the French national daily press, reaching

5 million monthly readers across print and digital platforms, and average weekly circulation of 111,787 copies, a 10% increase on 2024, while Le JDNews recorded an average weekly circulation of 147,091 copies following its launch in September 2024. The press division also enhanced its editorial content with the launch of women’s supplement Le JDMag in March 2025. Distributed with Le Journal du Dimanche, this new weekly publication celebrates women while showcasing the latest trends and advice across fashion, beauty and culture.

Elsewhere, with a total audience of 250 million people spanning magazines, websites and social media, the ELLE International network reaffirmed its global leadership. The year was marked notably by the celebration of the ELLE brand’s 80^th anniversary and the signing of new non-media developments, including real estate projects in the United Arab Emirates, Brazil and Indonesia.

Lagardère Radio⁽²⁾

Europe 1 continued its recovery in 2025, achieving its highest ratings in six years with nearly 2.9 million daily listeners, an increase of 145,000 over the year. The station also recorded 169 million podcast downloads and 919 million social media views.

At the same time, RFM remained a benchmark, attracting nearly

1.6 million listeners per day, while Europe 2 refreshed its output and recorded nearly 1.1 million daily listeners; the new breakfast show hosted by Cauet contributed significantly to the station’s expanded reach.

Lastly, in response to changing digital habits and competition from streaming platforms, digital listenership for the Group’s radio stations grew consistently, reaching over 1.2 million daily listeners, an additional 202,000 listeners and a 2.6 point increase in audience share year on year.

⁽¹⁾ Source: ACPM OneNext Global H1 2025; 30-day Brand audience/ACPM-OJD; DFP-DSH; 2024-2025/Médiamétrie Global Internet; 2025/Social Media: internal data from official Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts; unduplicated audience; 2025.
⁽²⁾ Médiamétrie EAR National; November-December 2025/Médiamétrie eStat Podcast, EAR Podcast and EAR Global Radio; 2025.