French Court Reviews C8 and NRJ12 Appeals Over Broadcast License Loss

The Council of State is expected to rule next week on whether the non-renewal of the channels' TNT licenses by Arcom will stand.

C8 and NRJ12 are contesting the decision by Arcom to not renew their TNT broadcast licenses, which are set to expire on February 28, 2025.
The public rapporteur of the Council of State has recommended rejecting the appeals, citing insufficient guarantees from C8 to prevent future regulatory violations.
Arcom's decision was influenced by repeated breaches, including significant fines for C8's flagship program 'Touche pas à mon poste' hosted by Cyril Hanouna.
Supporters of C8 argue that the decision impacts freedom of expression and threatens jobs, as the channel is a leader in TNT viewership with a broad popular audience.
The Council of State is expected to issue its final decision during the week of February 17, which could determine the future of both channels in French broadcasting.