Fifth 'Television Without Frontiers' report

The fifth report from the Commission (COM (2002) 612 Final) was adopted on 08.11.2002. This Communication shows the general trends observed both at Community level and in the individual Member States concerned. For the reference period (1999-2000), the national reports reflect generally satisfactory application by the European Union Member States of the provisions of Article 4 (European works) and Article 5 (European works created by independent producers) of the "Television without Frontiers" Directive. Detailed examination of these reports by the Commission reveals, for both Articles 4 and 5, a positive and dynamic trend in the broadcasting of European works, including those by independent producers, in the context of a general increase in the number of channels over the reference period, thereby contributing to the promotion of cultural diversity in Europe.