Exactly. The exemption, which was introduced in 1997, was temporary, yes. It ultimately became a sort of subsidy for radio stations, indirectly paid by rights holders and depriving them of legitimate revenue for the use, here again, of their works. So it is just a normal payment to the rights holders—the performers, the producers—for the work they do.
On October 3rd, 2024. See this statement in context.