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Informing the debate ahead of the no-Billag Vote in Switzerland
Swiss regulator OFCOM provides in-depth information on impact of upcoming vote on the initiative to abolish radio/TV licence feesA public vote on the “No-Billag Initiative”, proposing to abandon all...
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Recent EAO publications of potential interest for EPRA members
The TV content available on VOD and a new methodology measuring what share of the population of a given country has access to a cinema are part of the highlightsA series of reports prepared by the...
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CoE reports on role of community media for refugees and migrants
The study aims at identifying the needs of refugees and migrants and highlights possible responses by community mediaThe Council of Europe published a report entitled “Spaces of Inclusion - An...
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The concept of audiovisual media service: CJEU, “Peugeot Deutschland” C-132/17
Promotional videos on YouTube are excluded from the AVMSD scopeIn its judgment “Peugeot Deutschland” of 21 February 2018 (C-132/17), the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) was requested for...
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French CSA reports on women's representation on TV and Radio in 2017
The presence of women in audiovisual media is slightly higher in 2017, mainly thanks to public service mediaOn the occasion of International Women's Day and for the third consecutive year, TV and radio...
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CoE adopts guidelines on media pluralism and transparency of media ownership
States are encouraged to develop strategies for increasing sustainability of media and to support quality journalism, whilst respecting editorial and operational autonomyOn 7 March 2018, the Council of...
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CoE Recommendation on the roles and responsibilities of internet intermediaries
Creating a safe and enabling online environment where stakeholders know their rights and obligations is the key to a better content moderationThe Council of Europe adopted on 7 March 2018 policy...
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Irish BAI updates guidelines in respect of referenda coverage
Emphasis is on how fairness, objectivity and impartiality can be achieved rather than mathematical allocation of airtime On 13 March 2018, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has published...
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Major Events: Serbian REM adopts new list
At its session held on 14 March 2018, the Serbian Regulatory Authority of Electronic Media (REM) adopted a new list of Major Events in the Republic of Serbia pursuant to Article 64, paragraph 2 of the...
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Algorithms, artificial intelligence and human rights: MSI-AUT Meeting
MSI-AUT entrusted to prepare a standard setting instrument and two studies The first meeting of the newly formed Committee of experts on Human Rights Dimensions of automated data processing and...
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Swiss OFCOM: Bernard Maissen appointed Head of Media Division
He will take up his position as of 1st MayBernard Maissen will be the new Deputy Director of the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM).Aged 57, he will take up his position as Head of the Media...
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Diversity and inclusion: Ofcom's objectives and actions for 2018-2022
Ofcom's mission is to guarantee diversity and inclusion as an employer and as a regulatorOn 29 March 2018, Ofcom has published its four-year plan of action in order to ensure that diversity and...
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The financial ecosystem of European audiovisual production: outcome of EAO...
Producers, film funds, AVMS providers and media regulators exchange on possible means to improve audiovisual production ecosystem in EuropeOn 8 December 2017, the European Audiovisual Observatory...
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NRK contributes positively to media plurality in Norway according to NMA
NRK's online presence does not cause significant restrictions on competition in the markets analysed In a report published on 11 April 2018, the Media Authority (Medietilsynet) concludes that the...
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Gender issues in broadcasting: AAAMS publishes in-depth analyses
Analyses revealed a low level presence of gender-related topics and issuesThe Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services (AAAMS), the broadcasting regulator based in Skopje, published in March...
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Diversity in the media: Belgian CSA releases findings of Barometer 2017
Analysis covers gender representation in commercial communication for the first timeOn 24 April 2018, the broadcasting regulator from the French speaking Community of Belgium, the CSA of the...
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Combatting disinformation online: launch of Journalism Trust Initiative
Transparency standards as a means to promote quality journalism and counter disinformation onlineThe Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI), which is an innovative media self-regulatory initiative designed...
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Quality journalism as a response to disinformation online: MSI-JOQ Meeting
MSI-JOQ entrusted to prepare a Draft recommendation and a study on a possible standard-setting instrumentThe first meeting of the newly formed Committee of experts on Quality Journalism in the digital...
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Adults' media use and attitudes: latest Ofcom research
While online services are becoming more prevalent, awareness of their funding and regulation remains lowOn 24 April 2018, Ofcom, the British communications regulator, has published two research reports...
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Public value test: KommAustria rejects ORF plans for exclusive YouTube channel
Exclusive presence of ORF on YouTube means discrimination against other platforms and weakening of existing ORF TVthekORF plans to set up its own channel on the online video platform YouTube and to set...
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