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France's media industry has undergone significant changes over the past year, marked by corporate restructuring, evolving advertising practices and legal action brought by the country’s national press.

In December 2024, Vivendi reported a substantial net loss attributed its decision to split into four separate entities, Canal+, Havas, Louis Hachette Group, and a residual investment company. The restructuring is intended to streamline operations but resulted in financial challenges, with Vivendi's revenue affected by the deconsolidation of these businesses.

In November 2024, French newspapers, including Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Le Parisien, initiated legal proceedings against Elon Musk's platform, X, for alleged unauthorised use of their content. The legal action cites violations of France's ancillary rights law, which requires that digital platforms compensate news publishers for content redistribution.

In other developments, CMA Média strengthened its market position in March 2024, by acquiring Altice Média, which includes RMC and BFM TV. The acquisition positioned CMA Média as a significant entity in the French media industry.

The past year was also represented by changes in viewership patterns. Media consumption patterns have evolved significantly, influenced by changing viewer preferences.