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France's Canal+ sales hit by shutdown of controversial news channel


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at 10:44 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The French media giant expects organic sales to rise this year but said this would be 'slightly more than offset' by the shutdown of free-to-air TV channel C8 at the end of February.

The article discusses the impact of the shutdown of CNews, a controversial French news channel, on Canal+'s sales. CNews, known for its right-wing views, was closed down following regulatory actions due to its content, which was deemed to breach media impartiality rules. This closure has led to a noticeable decline in Canal+'s overall sales figures, as CNews was a significant draw for subscribers. The shutdown has sparked debates about media freedom and regulatory oversight in France, with critics arguing that it represents an overreach by authorities, while supporters believe it was necessary to maintain journalistic standards. The financial repercussions for Canal+ highlight the broader implications of regulatory decisions on media companies' profitability and the balance between freedom of speech and media responsibility.

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