Petition to ban French right-wing TV channel clears 500,000 signatures after racist killing
Summary
A petition to take French TV channel CNews off the air passed 500,000 signatures on the National Assembly website. Signatures rose after a 39-year-old man was charged in an October 23 racist attack near Paris that killed a Black French man of Congolese origin and wounded seven people; the suspect reportedly watched CNews, which denies promoting far-right views.Key Facts
- The petition was launched in June and passed 500,000 signatures on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- The signature total means the issue could be debated in France’s lower house, though a debate is not automatic.
- The October 23 attack in Trappes and La Verrière killed one person and wounded seven, including a child.
- A prosecutor said the 39-year-old suspect told investigators he targeted people who appeared Muslim, African, or North African.
- The suspect has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
- CNews is owned by billionaire Vincent Bolloré and has faced accusations of promoting far-right, anti-immigrant views.
- CNews said it would not comment on the petition and has previously said it supports freedom of expression.
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