French TV regulator to rule on Eutelsat's potential sanctions breach 'very shortly'

French TV regulator to rule on Eutelsat's potential sanctions breach 'very shortly'

France's Arcom will rule on Eutelsat's compliance with European sanctions against Russia soon, the broadcasting authority told Reuters, following requests from several NGOs that it should take action against the satellite provider."The process of investigating the cases reported to Arcom is nearing compl

Arcom to rule on Eutelsat compliance with European sanctions on Russia

The French broadcasting regulator Arcom is due to rule on whether Eutelsat is following sanctions introduced following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It follows a string of requests from Non-Governmental Organisations that it should take action against the Paris-based satellite operator. In December 2022, Eutelsat cease the retransmission of three channels, Rossiya One, Pervyi Kanal and NTV after being ordered to do so by Arcom. However, it st…

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