FCC approval of the Paramount (PARA.US) and Skydance merger case sparks controversy: Is it a traditional media reform or a political compromise?

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26/07/2025
Zhitong Financial APP learned that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States approved the merger transaction between Paramount Global (PARA.US) and Skydance Media on Thursday, with 2 votes in favor and 1 vote against. This decision on the restructuring of assets involving CBS, Paramount Pictures, and Nickelodeon International Children's Channel has been highly controversial due to political disputes since it was announced over a year ago.