News Summary:
On February 20, 2026, M6's "E=M6" program, hosted by Mac Lesggy for 35 years, faced scrutiny regarding the blurring lines between scientific exploration and commercial promotion. Previously, on February 17, RTL Group-owned French broadcaster M6 announced an AI-enabled €80 million cost-reduction program by 2030, targeting savings from lower production, simplified processes, and technical costs, alongside continued investment in its streaming platform, following a sharp reduction in operating profit in 2025. On the same day, M6 reported mixed financial year 2025 results, noting resilience in advertising despite a difficult political environment, but its profitability was impacted by a €35 million impairment related to Stéphane Plaza. Earlier, on January 29, M6 confirmed its intention to relaunch two shows previously presented by Stéphane Plaza after his reported eviction. This followed a €20 million offer made on January 28 by Ligue 1+, the broadcasting platform for Ligue 1, to FIFA to secure rights to broadcast the entire next World Cup, including 54 matches on M6, signaling a global ambition for the platform.
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