created by a joint venture between private group tf1 and the public france televisions the former channel is managed by alain du pouzilhac , formerly havas head . employing 170 journalists and a staff of 380 persons , cher 24 is funded by 86 million euro of public money . the motto of the new commercially - available international channel is " un regard european " , trying to foster a french world - view the channel was a project with the blessing of the country ' s manager , jacques chirac .
France24 is a French TV Channel.