Le Figaro reported that the US Embassy has demanded that French contractors working for the US government discontinue their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in compliance with an executive order from the Trump administration, drawing sharp rebukes from French officials.

On March 19, 2025, Le Figaro published an investigative article detailing a judicial injunction that barred the municipality of Moirans from using Briefcam’s AI-driven video surveillance technology. The report highlights concerns over police practices and the potential for technology to be misused as a tool for controlling populations, thereby fueling a public debate on state overreach and repressive surveillance.

Media Bias/Fact Check analysis highlights Le Figaro’s right-center bias, noting its ownership by the Dassault Group and ties to the center‐right political party Les Républicains. The conflict-of-interest raised by these political affiliations—with past involvement by figures linked to authoritarian and far‑right stances—calls into question the newspaper’s editorial independence and its potential role in fostering ideologies that align with authoritarian regimes.

An analysis highlights Le Figaro's longstanding conservative and center-right editorial policies which have shaped French public discourse by promoting free-market principles, traditional values, and support for right-wing political figures.

Le Figaro published an investigative report revealing the behind‐the-scenes lobbying efforts by major corporations during the examination of the finance bill, highlighting meetings and strategies aimed at protecting corporate fiscal interests. This transparency enhances public accountability by exposing undue corporate influence on political processes.

In November 2023, Le Figaro published an admiring profile of far-right leader Jordan Bardella, reflecting a clear shift toward endorsing authoritarian and far-right political narratives in French journalism.

Le Figaro published an investigative interview featuring Forbidden Stories journalists discussing Pegasus spyware and its implications on democracy, highlighting concerns over global cyber-surveillance practices that threaten democratic liberties.

On May 17, 2023, Le Figaro published an investigative report detailing allegations that some textile products in France may be produced using forced Uyghur labor. The report outlines a complaint filed in Paris, highlighting claims by various NGOs and legal experts about supply chain abuses, thereby informing public discourse and holding implicated companies accountable.

Le Figaro published a report on the Council of Europe's call for greater transparency in lobbying, highlighting the need for detailed registers of lobbyists and stricter accountability measures to prevent corruption.