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flag M6 pushes for French media law changes to enable mergers and compete with U.S. streaming giants.

flag French broadcaster M6, backed by CMA CGM, is urging reforms to France’s outdated media laws to allow industry consolidation and better compete with U.S. streaming giants. flag Current rules, including a five-year digital terrestrial TV licence lock-up, hinder mergers and limit scale, unlike in other European markets where broadcasters like RTL and MediaForEurope have merged. flag Streaming now accounts for 39% of daily video consumption in France, pushing M6 and RTL to advocate for a shorter two-year licence period, potentially enabling M&A by 2028. flag Culture Minister Rachida Dati supports the change, but political instability ahead of March’s municipal elections may delay action. flag While a prior M6-TF1 merger failed over antitrust concerns, interest remains, especially from Italy’s MediaForEurope, as industry leaders see consolidation as essential amid shifting viewing habits and global competition.

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