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Illegal content & platforms: the CJEU reaffirms the country of origin principle
The CJEU rules against the Austrian law KoPl-G on reporting mechanisms for providers of communication platformsOn 9 November 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) reasserted the...
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New Board for the Portuguese media regulator (ERC)
New Chair and new Board for the Portuguese ERCNews item updated on 25 November The Portuguese Parliament elected on 30 June 2023 the new members of the Regulatory Board of the Portuguese Media...
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New Ofcom report on audience's attitudes towards sex and violence on TV (UK)
The audience stresses the positive role of television in depicting violenceUK's communications regulator Ofcom looked at the audience's perception of sex and violence on linear TV and on-demand...
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Independent report shines new light on media plurality in the UK
CMPF report on UK media lansdcape 2022: traditional press under strain, digital media in quest of effective modelsAn independent report into the state of media plurality in the UK, produced for Ofcom...
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Council of Europe publishes Guidelines on the responsible implementation of...
Practical Guidance issued on how AI systems should be used to support the production of journalism and contribute to its resilience in the digital age While the use of AI systems can be a...
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Coimisiún na Meán: public consultation on Ireland’s first Online Safety Code
Irish regulator launches a consultation on binding rules for video-sharing platforms to keep adults and children safe onlineOn 8 december 2023, the Coimisiún na Meán (CNaM) opened a public consultation...
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The Swedish Agency for the Media: merger of the MPRT and the SMC
Merger of the two Swedish EPRA members On 1 January 2024, the Swedish Press and Broadcasting Authority (Myndigheten för press, radio och tv - MPRT) and the Swedish Media Council (Statens medieråd -...
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New board for the Greek media regulator (NCRT)
A new Board and a new President for the NCRT On 28 September 2023, Efterpi Koutzamani Drilia was appointed President of the National Council for Radio and Television for a six-year term.Giannis...
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Transparency reports from VLOPSES: briefing by the Council for Media Services...
Despite valuable insights further standardisation is needed to reach meaningful transparencyOn 31 January 2024, the Council for Media Services, the media regulatory authority from Slovakia, published a...
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Agcom (IT): new heavy penalties on Google and Twitch for illegal online...
Hosting services providers held liable for illegal online gambling advertising by the Italian regulatorOn 5 December 2023, the Italian Communication Authority (Agcom) adopted new and significant...
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Online platforms & elections: monitoring report from the Slovak regulator
Monitoring of online platforms' obligations during the electoral period: a first insight into the Digital Services Act's implementation The Analytical Department of the Slovak Council for Media...
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VSPs and harmful content: Agcom (IT) issues first measure under the new...
Harmful content on video-sharing platforms and country of destination: first implementation of the new Italian regulationFollowing the transposition of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive*, the...
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AI use in the media: implementation of Council of Europe guidelines in Ukraine
Guidelines to disseminate relevant international practices, principles and responsible use of AI systems in news mediaUkraine - the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Ministry of culture and...
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New Ofcom research on social media and news consumption
Research highlights the significant role played by online intermediaries in news consumption and the potential impact on news production On 25 March, Ofcom released its latest research into media...
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Elections in Slovakia: Analysis by the Slovak regulator of the narratives...
The most prevalent topics are not automatically the most viral: a new perspective on online monitoringThe Council for Media Services undertook an analysis of the narratives on Facebook surrounding the...
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Gambling advertising: Agcom fines social media "X" for the first time
The Twitter company was sanctioned for the first time with a fine of over 1 million euros for having spread gambling advertising on video-sharing platform X For the first time, the Italian convergent...
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Age verification on VSPs: Agcom (IT) launches public consultation
Agcom launches a public consultation on online age verification’s methodsThe Italian convergent regulator Agcom has launched a public consultation on the specifications and requirements of the age...
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The future of DTT and universal TV: a new report from Ofcom (UK)
Ofcom calls for a clear and careful planning to safeguard the universality of TV On 9 May 2024, Ofcom published a report on the future of TV distribution, looking into market changes that may affect...
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Ecodesign of digital services: a general policy framework by Arcom (FR)
A tool for action and raising awareness to reduce the environmental footprint of digital services In May 2024, the French media regulator Arcom published a general policy framework in cooperation with...
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Arcom (FR): White paper on the future of Radio
The future of radio under the French regulator's scrutiny to pave the way to modernised radio modelOn 17 June 2024, French regulator Arcom released a White Paper on the future of Radio ahead of a...
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Key findings from the Digital News Report 2024
Changing platforms' strategies and news avoidance: an opportunity for media brands? On 17 June 2024, the Reuters Institute published its yearly Digital News Report, analysing online news consumption...
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USA: Google ran illegal monopoly, according to federal judge
A historic decision: a US court addresses the issue of Big Tech monopolyOn 5 August 2024, a federal judge ruled that Google violated antitrust laws (Sherman Act – section 2) in a landmark case that...
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Media freedom literacy: an OSCE RFoM report
A call for media freedom literacy to support media freedom and pluralismReleased in April 2024, the report “Fostering Media freedom literacy across the OSCE region” stresses the urgent need for...
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Online platforms and elections - New report from the Slovak Council
Slovak CMS issues monitoring report compilation on the functionalities of online platforms during electionsThe Council for Media Services (CMS) has been publishing a string of election monitoring...
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Media Literacy in Georgia and the key role played by Georgian regulator ComCom
Focus on ComCom's strategic goals, objectives and initiatives to promote media literacyIt is widely held among experts and media regulators that statutory regulation alone will not be enough to ensure...
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Media Ownership Monitor launched in Moldova
Boosting transparency in Moldova's media landscapeTogether with the Global Media Registry (GMR) and the Media Guard NGO, the Audiovisual Council of the Republic of Moldova (Consiliul Audiovizualului)...
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New President and two new members for French regulator ARCOM
Martin Ajdari is Arcom's new President Following the proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron and the endorsement by the National Assembly and the Senate, Martin Ajdari was appointed President of...
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Regulation of online media providers: Opinion of Advocate General in Joined...
Advocate General Ćapeta delivers her Opinion in two Greek Joined CasesThe case concerns the interpretation of Directive 2010/13/EU as amended by Directive 2018/1808/EU (the AVMS Directive), more...
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Italian AGCOM Approves Age Verification Regulation for Online Platforms
Towards a new Framework for Child Protection: AGCOM Approves Age Verification Regulation for Online Platforms New measures to protect minors from the risks associated with accessing adult websites are...
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Research: Key findings from Ofcom’s 2025 UK adults’ and children’s media lives
New research offers unique insights on how media, life and technology intersectOn 7 May 2025, UK regulator Ofcom published a new collection of reports that provide a rich view on UK adults’ and...
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