The Council of State has decided.
Arcom, the media regulatory authority, will have to better control CNews, the highest administrative court said on Tuesday.
“The Council of State judges that, to assess the respect by a television channel, whatever it may be, of the pluralism of information, Arcom must take into account the diversity of currents of thought and opinions represented by all participants in broadcast programs, including columnists, hosts and guests, and not just the speaking time of political figures,” writes the Council of State in its decision.
⚖️ Pluralism and independence of information: Arcom will have to rule again on the respect of its obligations by the CNews channel
➡️ Read the decision: https://t.co/XtSWej8JB5 pic.twitter.com/6jhAqMqzm2
— Council of State (@Conseil_Etat) February 13, 2024
Arcom, which had been contacted by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), asks Arcom to “re-examine within 6 months the request for formal notice against CNews” made by RSF.
> More information to come on Le Parisien.