French investigative journalists say election-impacting revelations are welcome

Two prominent French investigative journalists, Fabrice Arfi of Mediapart and Christophe Nobili of Le Canard enchaîné, openly state that if their reporting influences the presidential election outcome, they welcome it. This marks a rare explicit acknowledgment of press ambition to shape electoral politics, referencing past impact on François Fillon's campaign and current Bardella affair. The statement signals potential heightened political volatility as revelations may target candidates.