Media

News, background information and web links about media and audiovisual policy in the European Union.

PRESSEUROP.EU — 27 May 2009, 13:10 CET

The European Commission and a consortium led by Courrier International (with Internazionale in Italy, Forum Polityka in Poland and Courrier Internacional in Portugal, with the support of Cafebabel) on 27 May 2009 launched PRESSEUROP.EU, the first multilingual website containing press articles on EU affairs. PRESSEUROP offers, in at least 10 languages (up to 23), a multilingual selection of articles published on the same day or the day before. These articles will be complemented with analyses, comments and illustrations.

Plan welcomes "Slumdog Millionaire" Oscar triumph — 23 February 2009, 20:10 CET

News, background information and web links about media and audiovisual policy in the European Union.

Reaping the full benefits of the digital dividend in Europe: A common approach to the use of the spectrum released by the digital switchover - Communication — 16 February 2009, 18:41 CET

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Reaping the full benefits of the digital dividend in Europe: a common approach to the use of the spectrum released by the digital switchover.

Analogue terrestrial TV switch-off in the EU - briefing — 16 February 2009, 18:37 CET

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Commission prolongs film support rules until end 2012 - briefing — 28 January 2009, 17:12 CET

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EURANET European Radio Network — 11 November 2008, 18:58 CET

The EURANET European Radio Network has launched its new multilingual, interactive "community on web" Internet platform. Euranet's aim is to set up better communication between European citizens and EU policy-makers. The aim of the co-operation is to improve the quality of reporting on and from Europe, and to stimulate discussion about togetherness in Europe in order to promote a European general public sphere.

Commission consulation on state funding of public service broadcasting - briefing — 05 November 2008, 01:13 CET

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European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO) — 17 October 2008, 14:05 CET

Set up in December 1992, the European Audiovisual Observatory is the only centre of its kind to gather and circulate information on the audiovisual industry in Europe. The Observatory is a European public service body with 36 member States and the European Community, represented by the European Commission. It owes its origins to Audiovisual Eureka and operates within the legal framework of the Council of Europe. It works alongside a number of partner organisations, professional organisations from within the industry and a wide network of correspondents.

Health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players - briefing — 13 October 2008, 16:12 CET

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Europarltv, web TV of the European Parliament — 11 September 2008, 18:59 CET

On 17 September 2008, the European Parliament launches on the Internet its own web television channel: Europarltv. From that moment, anyone in the world with Internet access can watch a regularly changing set of programmes based around the life of the Parliament.

Industrial Property Rights Strategy for Europe - guide — 16 July 2008, 18:05 CET

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European Commission opposes payment blocking in France — 05 March 2008, 23:06 CET

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Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID): Frequently Asked Questions — 05 March 2008, 19:03 CET

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Stanleybet International welcomes Commission infringement proceedings — 28 February 2008, 12:50 CET

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Europe on the air: a network of European radio stations - guide — 26 February 2008, 19:49 CET

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Content Online — 03 January 2008, 15:49 CET

On 21 December 2007, the European Commission adopted a Communication on Creative Content Online which launches further actions to support the development of innovative business models and the deployment of cross-border delivery of diverse online creative content services.

Audiovisual Media Services Directive — 29 November 2007, 16:13 CET

Legislative Proposal for an EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive - latest developments.

Audiovisual without Frontiers EU Directive — 29 November 2007, 16:04 CET

The European Commission unveiled on 9 March 2007 a consolidated text of the modernised "Television without Frontiers" Directive. After a first reading in the European Parliament and the Council, there is now broad agreement with the Commission about the future legal framework for Europe's audiovisual sector. The new rules, which have been called for especially by the European Parliament, are a response to technological developments and create a new level-playing field in Europe for emerging audiovisual media services (video on demand, mobile TV, audiovisual services on digital TV). European TV- and filmmakers will be given more flexibility to produce digital content which they can then make freely available to consumers thanks to advertising. The new Directive reaffirms the pillars of Europe's audiovisual model, which are cultural diversity, protection of minors, consumer protection, media pluralism, and the fight against racial and religious hatred,. The Commission also proposes to ensure the independence of national media regulators.

European project recycles television and computer screens into building materials — 15 November 2007, 15:53 CET

The European Eco Tv project has developed an innovative way of recycling the highly polluting components found in television and computer screens and turning them into such materials as ceramic floor tiles.

European Parliament LUX Prize — 24 October 2007, 13:59 CET

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Broadcasting: Lists of Major Events — 18 October 2007, 23:24 CET

The European Commission on 15 October 2007 adopted a decision on the UK list of events of major importance for society to be broadcast free to air, either live or with a slight delay. The list covers not only international events like the Rugby World Cup Final, the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup Finals but also more specific national events like Cricket matches, the Grand National, the Derby, the Ryder Cup and the Commonwealth Games. This Commission website lists major events published by the UK and other EU countries.

Communicating europe in partnership - new European Commission strategy — 04 October 2007, 13:42 CET

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EU Strategy for Mobile TV - Frequently Asked Questions — 18 July 2007, 13:00 CET

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Cinema: EU regulatory framework — 13 June 2007, 12:23 CET

European Commission website covering State aid to Cinema, Protection of film heritage, Promotion of the film industry, and other documents relevant to the EU cinema industry.

Lorenzo Natali Prize — 03 May 2007, 21:11 CET

A prize for journalists reporting on Human Rights and Democracy - European Commission