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Clémentine Forissier is the co-founder and Editorial Director of Contexte, a pioneering French political media outlet. Over the past 12 years, she has led the launch of eight policy verticals and recruited nearly 60 journalists, establishing Contexte as a reference for in-depth reporting on public policy.
She is now spearheading the company’s international expansion with the launch of an English-language edition dedicated to professionals working on EU affairs. A driving force in Europe’s independent media landscape for two decades, Clémentine sits on the board of the Centre de Formation des Journalistes (CFJ) and serves as Vice-President of Europresse, the association of European affairs journalists.
She is a strong advocate for building newsrooms that are collaborative, demanding, and mission-driven — aligned with the values she helped establish at Contexte : trust by default, solidarity, high standards, and subsidiarity. Clémentine began her journalism career in Brussels, where she developed a deep understanding of European policymaking and the conviction that serious political journalism must be grounded in the close reading of laws and the workings of power.
Before founding Contexte in 2013 with Jean-Christophe Boulanger, Chloé Moitié, and Jean-Sébastien Lefebvre, she led the development of the French edition of EurActiv from 2007 to 2013. She holds a Master’s degree in Civil Law (Paris II), a diploma from the Institut Français de Presse, and a postgraduate degree in European Journalism from IHECS in Brussels. She is also a member of the European Young Leaders network.
Declaration of Interests
Other professional activities that have led to remuneration or compensation since I joined Contexte
I only work for Contexte. I am managing editor. I occasionally teach at a journalism school. Lastly, I occasionally altruistically collaborate with media outlets to analyse European news.
Ownership of shares or claims in a company that could be covered editorially
I am a minority shareholder (16%) in Contexte.
Current participation in the governing bodies of a public or private organisation (association, companies) that could be covered editorially
I have nothing to declare in this respect.
Current volunteering roles in an association taking positions on public policy (advocacy) or regular donations and current memberships in a political party or union
I am vice-president of the Europresse association, which brings together journalists and foreign correspondents who report on European news in France.
Elected positions and mandates
Nothing to declare. I believe that would be incompatible with my role as a journalist.
Family ties* with anyone having significant professional or activist activities in public or private organisations that could be covered editorially
I have nothing to declare in this respect.
*Ascendant, descendant, spouse and partner bound by a civil solidarity pact, or stable and established romantic partner.
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