the “Young people with Macron” initiative

On the occasion of the commemorations of the tenth anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack which decimated part of the editorial staff, the “Young People with Macron” (JAM) are launching a poster campaign, this Tuesday, January 7, “to pay tribute to the victims and defend the Charlie spirit which continues, even today, to be called into question,” explains Ambroise Méjean, president of the movement.

The poster, printed in 5,000 copies, features three historic covers of the satirical newspaper: the one published the week following the attack, showing Mohammed, with a tear in his eye, holding a sign reading “Je suis Charlie”; the one published at the opening of the trial for the attacks of January 7, 8 and 9, 2015, illustrating several caricatures of Mohammed with “All that for that” written in yellow letters; and a last one which caricatures the three main religions in France (Catholic, Muslim and Jewish).

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“No partisan message”

“We should not see any partisan message in it,” insists Ambroise Méjean. Our political logo is not displayed. On the other hand, we consider it important that this message be relayed as much as possible, particularly among young people.” A population increasingly critical of the publication in the press of caricatures of religious figures. Only 49% of high school students supported this right, according to an Ifop survey published in March 2021, compared to 59% for the rest of the population.

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A similar campaign had already been organized by the “JAM” following the assassination of Samuel Paty, in 2020. The poster, with visual codes similar to the one which will be broadcast throughout France in the coming days, had the title: “Liberty of expression, we will not give up! “.