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France Shuts Down C8 Channel, Sparks Censorship Protests

2/21/2025

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The French Council of State has officially shut down the right-wing TV channel C8 due to ongoing contract breaches and financial losses. This controversial decision, supported by media regulator Arcom, has ignited protests over freedom of expression, leaving around 400 employees facing job loss and raising alarms about censorship in France.

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The French Council of State has officially shut down the right-wing TV channel C8 due to ongoing contract breaches and financial losses. This controversial decision, supported by media regulator Arcom, has ignited protests over freedom of expression, leaving around 400 employees facing job loss and raising alarms about censorship in France.