Self-regulation in Ukraine: joint agreements to protect children
A joint working group with the industry and the public to develop self-regulatory broadcasting rulesSince 2014, the National Council of TV and Radio Broadcasting (NCTR) has undertaken initiatives aimed...
View ArticleVisions of a coherent EU Information and Media Order: Key Findings of EU...
Session highlights great complexity of European regulatory framework impacting the media, calls for more coherence and for systematically taking media freedom into account The first focus session of...
View ArticleMK: New study on pluralism of media ownership
The future of the media ownership legal framework: more flexibility for more sustainability? The Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services, the regulatory authority of North Macedonia, published...
View ArticleOFCOM-Switzerland: Susanne Marxer appointed new head of Media division
On 1 October 2020, the President of the Swiss Confederation, Simonetta Sommaruga, appointed Susanne Marxer as Deputy Director and Head of the Media Division of the Federal Office of Communications...
View ArticleA brand new Board for the Italian AGCOM
The relationship with Europe and with various bodies bringing together national regulators will be crucial states President LasorellaOn 2 October 2020, President Giacomo Lasorella and Commissioners...
View ArticleSpanish CNMC launches public consultation on the application of audiovisual...
Public consultation on the application of the Spanish audiovisual framework to media service providers supported on video-sharing platformsOn 1 October 2020, CNMC, the Spanish converged regulator,...
View ArticleEU German presidency focus session on Artificial Intelligence and quality...
Experts emphasise the great benefits of using AI in journalism but highlight the need for heavy investments and an ethics-by-design approach The last focus session of the German EU Presidency...
View ArticleOfcom (UK): A guide to the new requirements on VSPs
Ofcom’s approach: providing guidance and engaging with video-sharing platformsThe UK Government has transposed the legal framework of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive related to the...
View ArticleMedia literacy days 2020 in North Macedonia
"Test every news with no excuse" is motto of event supported by North Macedonian regulator The second Media Literacy Days (MLD) in the Republic of North Macedonia were held from 26 October to 2...
View ArticleUpdate on diversity and gender equality: four reports and a workshop
Still a long way to go At a time when democracy is facing significant challenges in Europe and levels of trust in media sources vary greatly at the country level, the topic of diversity and gender...
View ArticleOfcom publishes new research on international perspectives on PSB
Report provides insights into perceptions of the UK PSM as well as other countries’ approachesAs part of its review of Public Service Broadcasting (PSB), Ofcom has launched ‘Small Screen: Big Debate’,...
View ArticleVSP regulation: Ofcom UK launches first round of consultation
Video-sharing platforms and self-assessment: who needs to notify to Ofcom?As was announced in a recent EPRA news item, on 21 October 2020, UK converged regulator Ofcom released a short guide with the...
View ArticlePublic Interest Content and discoverability: a new study from the Council of...
Defining the context, scrutinising the practices and identifying potential threats: this new report highlights ‘policy needs and potential avenues for interventions’ Prepared within the context of the...
View ArticleOfcom launches consultation on the future of Public Service Media
Public Service Broadcasters: a valued institution in search of a new model On 8 December 2020, Ofcom published the findings from Small Screen: Big Debate (SS:BD) – its review of public service...
View ArticleMedia Literacy research: MK network issues Guidelines on Ethics
Guidelines promote ethical conduct towards individuals and groups and encourage good research practiceThe Media Literacy Network, of which the Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services from the...
View ArticleBetter Internet for Kids: third edition of the policy mapping
Despite some fragmentation in the policy process and greater complexity in terms of implementation, the BIK Map shows positive progress in the implementation of the European Strategy for a Better...
View ArticleStereotypical or non-typical? KRRiT reports on women in Polish TV Series
Polish TV series reflect societal stereotypes with an improved presence of women but essentially in typical rolesBased on the belief that media is a key area to shape social perceptions and building on...
View ArticleBAI (IE): A sustainability roadmap for the Irish broadcasting sector
Towards a green, inclusive, and resilient audiovisual sector: the BAI’s call for a sustainable future The next years will be crucial to fight the climate change crisis and its environmental, social and...
View ArticleCSA (FR): new members’ appointment highlights trend towards enhanced...
Protecting children, media literacy, understanding the evolving media ecosystem… The CSA boosts its opportunities to collaborate with adjacent regulatory sectorsAlong with several initiatives launched...
View ArticleCERRE issue paper: new ways of oversight for the digital economy
A call for a cultural shift to support an ecosystem of oversight based on cooperative relationship between regulators, platforms and usersA CERRE paper entitled 'New ways of oversight for the digital...
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