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Media authorities and media pluralism in South-East Europe: a new JUFREX...
The need for political will and a holistic approachWithin the action "Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Media in South-East Europe" (JUFREX 2) of the cooperation programme "Horizontal Facility...
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Future of PSM: Ofcom concludes in-depth review by recommending a radical...
A transition from PSB to PSM to be fit for the digital age On 15 July 2021, communications regulator Ofcom published detailed recommendations to the UK Government on the future of public service media....
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Diversity & Inclusion: What's new?
Recent initiatives and reports at national and European level to boost diversity on screen and off screen Diversity and inclusion are relevant topics that have gained momentum in recent years within...
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Protection of minors & on-demand services: Ofcom consults on appropriate...
Ofcom is seeking views on material that may impair the physical, mental or moral development of minors on on-demand services Amending the existing "Statutory Rules and Non-Binding Guidance for...
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Discoverability of general interest content: German media regulators publish...
Implementing new provisions to strengthen plurality and take into account the increasing importance of findability in an online environment On 1st September 2021, the German Regulatory Authorities...
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European works & financial contribution: focus on the recently published...
An ambitious and complex set of rules to promote European and original French-language works in the hands of the CSAStemming from Article 13 of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive and following...
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Two European Court of Human Rights' decisions on pluralism & political...
The Court recalls the crucial role of pluralism and takes the evolution of the Italian public broadcaster practice into accountOn 31 August 2021, in two cases - Associazione Politica Nazionale Lista...
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Hateful comments online: ECHR ruling tackles the liability of Facebook...
Facebook users can be held liable for third parties hateful comments in specific circumstances On 2 September 2021, the European Court of Human Rights confirmed that the conviction of a politician for...
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Disinformation & online platforms: focus on two reports from France and Ireland
Standardised procedures, more transparency and collaboration with researchers: the recommendations of the French CSA and the Irish BAIOn 21 September, the French Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel...
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VSP Regulation: Ofcom publishes final guidance on harmful material
A flexible and proportionate approach to ensure transparency both with regard to regulatory expectations and to the measures that VSPs are taking to protect viewersOn 6 October 2021, Ofcom published...
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EPRA cooperation: The Illiberal Turn project issues recommendations for media...
Policy and journalistic practices recommendations to tackle polarisation and rebuild trust in mediaOn 8 October, the Illiberal Turn project released its report titled "Rebuilding trust and countering...
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Evaluating Media Literacy in Europe: presentation of the EduMediaTest
EduMediaTest: A tool to evaluate the skills of pupils aged 14 to 18 in media and digital literacyFunded in part by the European Commission's Media Literacy for All programme, the EduMediaTest is a...
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Ofcom (UK): A novel qualitative study to understand minority ethnic...
Generational trends, the preservation of cultural heritage, stereotypes, harmful content and the role of Ofcom: the perceptions and expectations of minority ethnic audiences in the UKOn 3 November...
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Ofcom (UK): Its plan for the future of media plurality
Ofcom publishes next steps in its work related to the future of media plurality On 17th November 2021, Ofcom published its latest considerations on the subject of media plurality. Alongside its regular...
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VSP Regulation: Ofcom publishes final guidance on advertising
Two final guidance documents for both controlled and non-controlled advertising on video-sharing platformsOn 7 December 2021, Ofcom published its statement and final guidance on the regulation of...
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French CSA merges with Hadopi and becomes Arcom
Arcom: the new French regulator redesigned for a better regulation of the online sphere As of 1st January 2022, the French Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel (CSA - media regulator) and the Haute...
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Media Concentration & plurality: focus on the Netherlands
Digital transition and increased media concentration: key trends from the Dutch Media Monitor 2021 The Dutch Media Monitor closely monitors media developments in the Netherlands and provides insights...
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European Media Freedom Act: European Commission launches public consultation
First stages towards a European Media Freedom Act On Monday 10 January 2022, the European Commission published an open public consultation, of a scope rarely seen before, on the upcoming European Media...
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PSM contribution to media diversity: Norwegian regulator assesses NRK positively
Risk of negative competitive effects considered to be low in the short/medium termIn a report published on 29 November 2021, the Norwegian Media Authority (NMA) concludes that the public service media...
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Celene Craig appointed as Chief Executive of the Irish BAI
A new Chief Executive for the BAI, ahead of the transition to the Media Commission On 19 January 2022, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) announced that Celene Craig had been appointed as...
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