French TV Channels C8 and NRJ 12 Off Air After Repeated Regulatory Violations
French TV channels C8 and NRJ 12 stopped broadcasting on February 28th, 2025, after repeated regulatory violations by C8, including 35 sanctions, ultimately leading to job losses and a public debate about media freedom and regulatory oversight.
French TV Channels C8 and NRJ 12 Off Air After Repeated Regulatory Violations
French TV channels C8 and NRJ 12 stopped broadcasting on February 28th, 2025, after repeated regulatory violations by C8, including 35 sanctions, ultimately leading to job losses and a public debate about media freedom and regulatory oversight.
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56% Bias Score
C8 and NRJ12 Removed from French TNT
The French Council of State confirmed on February 19th, 2025, the removal of C8 and NRJ12 from the TNT platform starting March 1st, 2025, due to C8's significant fines and NRJ12's low viewership and insufficient program investment, although a future application process was mandated.
C8 and NRJ12 Removed from French TNT
The French Council of State confirmed on February 19th, 2025, the removal of C8 and NRJ12 from the TNT platform starting March 1st, 2025, due to C8's significant fines and NRJ12's low viewership and insufficient program investment, although a future application process was mandated.
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48% Bias Score
Canal+ to Withdraw from French TNT by June 2025
Canal+ announced it will remove its four pay-TV channels from French TNT by June 2025, citing the non-renewal of C8's frequency and increased regulatory and tax burdens; 700,000 subscribers will receive alternative access equipment.
Canal+ to Withdraw from French TNT by June 2025
Canal+ announced it will remove its four pay-TV channels from French TNT by June 2025, citing the non-renewal of C8's frequency and increased regulatory and tax burdens; 700,000 subscribers will receive alternative access equipment.
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36% Bias Score
French Council of State Rejects C8 and NRJ12 Appeal, but Opens Door for Potential Return
France's Council of State rejected C8 and NRJ12's appeal against the loss of their broadcasting licenses, leading to their closure on February 28th; however, it urged a new application process for four frequencies freeing up in June, potentially offering a route for their return.
French Council of State Rejects C8 and NRJ12 Appeal, but Opens Door for Potential Return
France's Council of State rejected C8 and NRJ12's appeal against the loss of their broadcasting licenses, leading to their closure on February 28th; however, it urged a new application process for four frequencies freeing up in June, potentially offering a route for their return.
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52% Bias Score
French Council of State to Review Arcom's Decision on C8 and NRJ 12's Removal from TNT
On February 14th, C8 and NRJ 12 appealed to France's Council of State to overturn Arcom's decision to remove them from TNT on February 28th, arguing that Arcom's decision is an abuse of power due to C8's already paid fines.
French Council of State to Review Arcom's Decision on C8 and NRJ 12's Removal from TNT
On February 14th, C8 and NRJ 12 appealed to France's Council of State to overturn Arcom's decision to remove them from TNT on February 28th, arguing that Arcom's decision is an abuse of power due to C8's already paid fines.
Progress
56% Bias Score