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EU Media and Audiovisual Policy

Latest news on the media and audiovisual policies of the European Union.

EU to tackle disinformation in classrooms 11 October 2022, 18:36 CET
The European Commission published guidelines for teachers in primary and secondary schools Tuesday on how to address disinformation and promote digital literacy in their classrooms.

EU's new Media Freedom Act to stop political interference 21 September 2022, 23:49 CET
A new European Media Freedom Act, adopted Friday by the EU Commission, would safeguard against political interference in editorial decisions and set up an independent European Board for Media Services.

European Media Freedom Act - guide 16 September 2022, 22:42 CET
The European Commission adopted on 16 September a European Media Freedom Act, a novel set of rules to protect media pluralism and independence in the EU. The proposed Regulation includes, among others, safeguards against political interference in editorial decisions and against surveillance.

The European Newsroom of press agencies 07 September 2022, 22:36 CET
18 news agencies are joining forces and collaborating in a common 'European Newsroom', a space for correspondents to work and train together in Brussels with a view to producing and disseminating news on EU affairs. Next to their regular reporting, agencies' correspondents jointly produce news digests twice a week, feeding one another's news wires and dissemination channels, and therefore offering a pan-European perspective on EU affairs to audiences across the continent. They have set up a physical news production hub in Brussels from which they also provide training to participating agencies (on cybersecurity, fact-checking and multimedia), as well as additional side services (agenda of events, common space for joint interviews, accreditation service, etc.).

EU institutions agree deal for digital transformation of Europe 14 July 2022, 23:03 CET
The EU Parliament and Council reached political agreement Thursday on the 'Path to the Digital Decade' programme, setting up a cooperation mechanism to achieve targets for Europe's digital transformation.

Path to the Digital Decade - guide 14 July 2022, 22:21 CET
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached political agreement on 14 July on the 2030 Policy Programme: Path to the Digital Decade. The programme sets up a monitoring and cooperation mechanism to achieve the common objectives and targets for Europe's digital transformation set out in the 2030 Digital Compass. This concerns the area of skills and infrastructure, including connectivity, the digitalisation of businesses and online public services as well as the respect of the EU's Digital rights and principles in achieving the general objectives.

EU greenlights landmark rules for internet platforms 05 July 2022, 23:08 CET
The European Parliament gave the final go-ahead Tuesday to a new EU digital rulebook setting out tougher standards on the accountability of online companies, within an open and competitive digital market.

TikTok commits to align with EU rules to protect consumers 22 June 2022, 23:13 CET
Chinese-owned online platform TikTok committed Tuesday to align its practices with EU rules on advertising and consumer protection, including unfair commercial practices and consumer rights.

EU looks to increase protection for journalists 21 June 2022, 20:31 CET
Against a backdrop of increasing threats to journalists and impediments to freedom of expression, the EU Council approved Tuesday conclusions on the protection and safety of journalists.

Russia the spur for strengthened code of practice on disinformation 17 June 2022, 18:14 CET
With Russia weaponising disinformation as part of its military aggression in Ukraine, online platforms signed a strengthened code of practice Thursday committing them to fight disinformation online.

Stronger Code of Practice on disinformation 16 June 2022, 19:12 CET
A strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation was published on 16 June. 34 signatories such as platforms, tech companies and civil society signed a new Code which sets out extensive and precise commitments by platforms and industry to fight disinformation and marks another important step for a more transparent, safe and trustworthy online environment.

EU joins international declaration in defence of global open Internet 28 April 2022, 23:23 CET
The European Union, United States, and 60 international partners proposed Thursday a Declaration for the Future of the Internet, setting out the vision and principles of a trusted Internet.

Digital Services Act to make online environment safer 25 April 2022, 17:49 CET
EU negotiators agreed Friday on landmark rules to make social media platforms take measures to protect their users from illegal content, goods and services and protect their fundamental rights in the digital sphere.

EU opens Google Meta probe over online ads 14 March 2022, 22:49 CET
The EU opened an antitrust investigation Friday into whether an agreement between Google and Meta for online display advertising may have breached EU competition rules.

Brussels turns off tap of Russian state-controlled media in the EU 02 March 2022, 23:04 CET
The EU introduced new sanctions on Russia Wednesday in response to its brutal military aggression against Ukraine, urgently suspending the broadcasting activities of Sputnik and Russia Today.

EU launches first calls for proposals to support audiovisual industry 08 February 2022, 18:05 CET
The European Commission published the first three calls for proposals under the Creative Europe MEDIA 2022 programme Thursday, with a total of EUR 226 million of EU funding available this year.

EU urges stronger action against online Covid vaccine disinformation 01 February 2022, 01:05 CET
Google, Facebook, Microsoft, TikTok and Twitter continue to improve efforts against coronavirus disinformation under an EU code of practice, an EU survey reported Thursday, but more effort is needed.

Euro-MPs set out position on illegal content online 25 January 2022, 23:18 CET
The European Parliament agreed a draft set of measures to tackle illegal online content Thursday, with the aim of ensuring platforms are held accountable for their algorithms and improve content moderation.

Increased EU budget for Covid-hit creative Europe 19 January 2022, 00:23 CET
The European Commission adopted the 2022 work programme for Creative Europe Thursday, with an increased budget of around EUR 385m to help support the Covid-hit cultural and creative sectors.

Reinforcing democracy and integrity of elections in Europe 29 November 2021, 12:33 CET
Building on experience gained in the 2019 European parliamentary elections and delivering on the priorities announced in the European Democracy Action Plan and the 2020 EU Citizenship Report, the European Commission presented on 25 November a number of initiatives to reinforce democracy and integrity of elections.

What's illegal offline should be illegal online: EU 01 December 2021, 22:41 CET
EU ministers agreed their position on a Digital Services Act Thursday, which would regulate large online platforms with the aim of creating a digital level playing field with clear rights and obligations.

EU Court confirms Google EUR 2.42 bn antitrust fine 14 November 2021, 16:07 CET
The EU's General Court upheld Wednesday the EUR 2.42bn fine imposed on Google by the Commission in 2017 for abusing its market dominance to favour its own comparison shopping service.

EU digital rules can be global 'game changer': Facebook whistleblower 11 November 2021, 19:00 CET
The EU’s future Digital Services Act can set the global standards in transparency, oversight and enforcement, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told MEPs at a public hearing Monday.

EU looks to protect journalists against abusive lawsuits 06 October 2021, 18:01 CET
The EU Commission launched a consultation Monday on action against abusive lawsuits lodged against journalists to prevent them informing the public and reporting on matters of public interest.

EU prepares for coordinated return of cultural activities 30 June 2021, 18:38 CET
The European Commission published EU guidelines Tuesday to ensure a coordinated approach to the safe resumption of activities in the cultural and creative sectors across the EU.