Côtes-d’Armor Department to Host “Info in All Its States” Event to Combat Disinformation

The Côtes-d’Armor departmental council will host the second edition of “Info in all its states” in Guingamp from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29, 2026. The event will feature approximately sixty meetings, including conferences, workshops, shows and exhibitions, focused on media education and combating disinformation.

The Importance of Information Literacy

Christian Coail, president of the Côtes-d’Armor departmental council, emphasizes the critical importance of reliable information, stating, “Information is important, especially in these times, because disinformation threatens us every day.” The event aims to address the challenges posed by social networks and artificial intelligence in the spread of misinformation.

Event Details and Focus

According to Jean-Marie Benier, first vice-president of the departmental council, the event will focus on media education, a necessity in the current digital landscape. The program includes a diverse range of activities designed to equip citizens with the skills to critically evaluate information and navigate the complexities of the modern media environment.

Departmental Leadership

Christian Coail was elected president of the Department of Côtes d’Armor on July 1, 2021, and represents the executive power of the Department. He is responsible for developing and voting on the departmental budget and overseeing departmental spending Côtes d’Armor Department. Kévin Alleno serves as his Director of Cabinet Côtes d’Armor Department Organigram.

Côtes-d’Armor Department Vice-Presidents

• Jean-Marie Benier, 1st Vice-President – Resources, Dialogue, Breton Languages & Cultures, and Communication
• Véronique Cadudal, 2nd Vice-President – Autonomy
• Vincent Alleno, 3rd Vice-President – Finances, Digital Technology, and Territorial Contracts
• Cinderella Marchand, 4th Vice-President – Childhood and Family
• Jean-René Carfantan, 5th Vice-President – Education and Popular Education
• Solenn Meslay, 6th Vice-President – Associations, Youth, and International Relations
• Ludovic Gouyette, 7th Vice-President – Culture and Sports
• Christine Orain-Grovalet, 8th Vice-President – Integration, Social Action, Social and Solidarity Economy, and Equality
• André Coënt, 9th Vice-President – Infrastructure and Soft Mobility
• Gaëlle Routier, 10th Vice-President – Housing
• Didier Yon, 11th Vice-President – Agriculture, Fishing, and Land Use Planning
• Nathalie Travert-Le Roux, 12th Vice-President