Popularity of far-right topics on France's CNews sparks election concern

Observers are undecided whether the TV channel is setting the agenda or reflecting a reactionary shift CNews, the Paris-based news channel whose heated talkshows on crime and immigration has led critics to call it a "French Fox News", this month hit record viewing figures, leading to concerns on the left that its focus on law and order and national identity could boost the far-right Marine Le Pen at next year's presidential election. The free-to-air news channel, which is part of the Canal+ grou...