Laurence Farreng· Renew

Nuanced

In France, the loss from piracy is estimated at 1.5 billion euros in 2024, representing 12% of the legal audiovisual market.

Omissions

• The figure of EUR 1.5 billion refers to 2023 data, not 2024 as claimed by the MEP. ARCOM's report was published in 2024 but covers data from 2023.
• The MEP did not specify the source (ARCOM - French audiovisual regulatory authority)
• The exact percentage of 12% needs verification against the specific ARCOM report
• The claim shifts the temporal reference by one year, which may affect the interpretation of current trends

Sources

• PrimaryARCOM - French Audiovisual and Digital Communication Regulatory AuthorityARCOM's 2024 report on the fight against piracy, including triennial review of economic impact studies
• SecondaryTelecompaperDuring 2023, illegal consumption represented a shortfall of approximately EUR 1.5 billion for the audiovisual sector
• SecondaryPiracy MonitorA report released in December by ARCOM says rights-holders have lost an estimated €1.5 billion to piracy