# France Petition Targets CNews Channel

> Over 500,000 French citizens signed a petition to ban CNews, a TV channel accused of racist coverage.
- Title: France Petition Targets CNews Channel · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Over 500,000 French citizens signed a petition to ban CNews, a TV channel accused of racist coverage. A French petition with 500,000 signatures demands the…
- Keywords: france, cnews, petition, immigration, racism, paris, national rally, le pen, news, world, politics, Targets
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/france-petition-to-ban-tv-channel-gets-500-000-signatures/a-79833215?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: france, cnews, petition, immigration, racism, paris, national rally, le pen, news, world, politics
## Petition Launch
A petition urging France to ban CNews gained over 500,000 signatures after a racist killing in Paris suburbs.
## Racist Attack
A 39-year-old man charged with murder targeted individuals who appeared Muslim, African, or North African.
## CNews Accusations
CNews, owned by Vincent Bollore, is called a propaganda machine for anti-immigrant rhetoric and racist content.
## Political Context
CNews mimics far-right National Rally rhetoric, which Le Pen leads ahead of presidential election.
## Protests and Calls
Protesters attacked CNews headquarters during cost-of-living protests and urged parliament to withdraw its accreditation.
## Key takeaway

A French petition with 500,000 signatures demands the shutdown of CNews, a TV channel criticized for promoting anti-immigrant rhetoric and racist content.