France: Authority for the Regulation of Audiovisual and Digital Communication investigation into distribution of Russian Channels
Progress
Current status
in force
19 Mar 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
France
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Authority for the Regulation of Audiovisual and Digital Communication issued a cessation request to Eutelsat SA
On 19 March 2025, the French Authority for the Regulation of Audiovisual and Digital Communication (Arcom) issued a formal request to Eutelsat SA to cease broadcasting the Russian television channels Channel 5 and STS. This decision was made in acco…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body