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Euronews controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2015

    Ukrainian service ownership and licensing controversy

    The proposed transfer of Euronews' Ukrainian service to Inter Media Group raised concerns about political influence and perceived bias. Ukrainian authorities revoked the service's broadcasting licence and withdrew funding. The project was later abandoned, and the department closed with staff redundancies.

  2. 2015

    Debate over Media Globe Networks' controlling stake

    Media Globe Networks' acquisition of control prompted public discussion about the protection of Euronews' editorial independence and its European public-service identity.