French Council of State Confirms C8 and NRJ12 Will Lose TNT Frequencies

The decision upholds Arcom's ruling, sparking political backlash and raising questions about media pluralism in France.

The French Council of State has rejected appeals from C8 and NRJ12 against Arcom's decision not to renew their TNT broadcast frequencies.
Both channels are set to cease broadcasting on February 28, impacting 400 jobs and leaving millions of viewers without access to their programming.
The ruling has drawn strong criticism from right-wing and far-right political figures, who argue it undermines media pluralism and freedom of expression.
Arcom has been instructed to consider a new call for applications for four vacant frequencies, potentially allowing C8 and NRJ12 to reapply in the future.
Cyril Hanouna, C8's prominent host, is speculated to continue his career either within the Canal+ group or with other media platforms, including digital streaming services.