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#2026-136Decision No. 2026-136 of 11 March 2026 Extending Decisions No. 2013-580 of 10 July 2013 and No. 2017-35 of 11 January 2017 Authorizing the Radio Kerne Association to Operate a Category A FM Radio Service

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This French regulatory decision extends the broadcasting authorization for the non-profit community radio station Radio Kerne. The first authorization (originally from 2013 and renewed in 2018 and 2023) is extended for five years starting 15 August 2028 in the Quimper area. The second authorization (originally from 2017 and renewed in 2020 and 2025) is extended for five years starting 9 August 2031 in the Douarnenez area. The decision ensures the continued operation of this Breton-language and culture-focused Category A radio service on FM terrestrial broadcasting. It will be formally notified to the association and published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.

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Key Changes

  • Extension of 2013 authorization (renewed 2018 & 2023) for 5 years from 15 August 2028 in Quimper zone
  • Extension of 2017 authorization (renewed 2020 & 2025) for 5 years from 9 August 2031 in Douarnenez zone
  • Maintains Category A non-profit community radio status for Radio Kerne

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Operate as a Category A FM radio service on terrestrial broadcasting

Radio Kerne Association
operational
medium

Receive and accept notification of Decision No. 2026-136 from the competent French authority

Radio Kerne Association
disclosure
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Maintain FM radio broadcasting authorization in the Douarnenez area for five-year period from 9 August 2031 to 8 August 2036

Radio Kerne Association
operational
high

Maintain FM radio broadcasting authorization in the Quimper area for five-year period from 15 August 2028 to 14 August 2033

Radio Kerne Association
operational
high

Maintain FM radio broadcasting authorization and operations in the Quimper zone for five years commencing 15 August 2028

Radio Kerne Association
operational

Affected Parties

Radio Kerne associationCommunity radio listeners in Quimper and Douarnenez+2 more…

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radio broadcasting,FM authorization,community radio