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French petition to ban CNews
Overview
A petition hosted on the French National Assembly website calling for the closure of the news channel CNews and the removal of its TNT broadcasting frequency has seen significant growth. Launched by Lucas Massoni, the movement initially reached approximately 130,000 signatures.
The petition characterizes the channel, owned by Vincent Bolloré, as a “propaganda machine” rather than an information outlet. Supporters cite the network’s history of 27 formal warnings and over 600,000 euros in fines from the regulator Arcom since 2019 for issues including discriminatory remarks and incitement to hatred.
Following a period of slow growth, the petition has surged toward 500,000 signatures. This momentum follows intense political debate and a racist attack in Trappes and La Verrière in late October. The movement highlights a debate over whether public broadcasting frequencies should be treated as a public resource subject to strict oversight.
Entities
French National Assembly · CNews · Lucas Massoni · Arcom · France
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesCNews faces petition for removal from French TNT frequencies
A petition on the French National Assembly platform is nearing 500,000 signatures, demanding the removal of CNews from the TNT broadcasting network due to regulatory breaches and concerns over media pluralism.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesFrench petition to ban CNews gains momentum
A petition on the French National Assembly website calling for the closure of CNews has reached 130,000 signatures following a recent surge in public interest.
Sources
humanite.fr · ouagadirect.com · politiquematin.fr · saphirnews.com