Overview

• C8, a channel owned by Canal+, has been excluded from the TNT frequencies, a decision made by ARCOM without clear justification.
• A petition supporting C8 has gained over 560,000 signatures, highlighting public opposition to the channel's removal.
• C8 and NRJ12 will contest the decision in the Council of State, aiming to reverse ARCOM's ruling before their frequencies expire in February 2025.
• ARCOM cited the need for pluralism in sociocultural expression as a reason for their decision, favoring new entrants Ouest-France TV and Réels TV.
• The potential loss of C8 raises concerns about the future of French audiovisual offerings and the impact on the 400 jobs at risk.