Politis is a weekly left-wing " anti-capitalist" French news magazine published in Paris, France. [1]
The magazine was established by Bernard Langlois under the title of Politis-le Citoyen in January 1988. [2] [3] Before it was renamed as Politis the name of the magazine was changed to Le Nouveau Politis. [3] The headquarters of the magazine is in Paris, and it was previously published on a monthly basis. [1]
Although Politis has a left-wing stance it has no political affiliation and publishes articles by the figures from various leftist parties and organizations, including French Communist Party (PCF), the New Anti-Capitalist Party (NPA), ATTAC and the Alternatifs movement. [2] The magazine has also an ecologist approach. [3]
Politis is financed through subscription. [3] In 1996 the magazine had a circulation of 25,000 copies. [3]