The European Media Services Committee — created by the European Regulation on the Freedom of the Media — is an independent advisory body at Union level composed of representatives of the national media regulators, who will replace and continue the work of the Group of European Regulators for Audiovisual Communication Services. As such, the Committee […]
Eurostat: In 2022, 65% of European citizens watched TV or videos online.
In 2022, 65% of EUcitizens watched TV or watched videos online. In 24 out of 27 EU countries, more than half of 16-74 year olds used the internet to watch TV or stream videos. Finland had the highest percentage at 93%, followed by the Netherlands (90%) and Denmark (89%). At the other extreme, […]
The European Parliament wants to oblige Member States to ensure media pluralism
In response to growing threats to media freedom and the industry’s viability, MEPs adopted their position on a law to strengthen the transparency and independence of EU media. In its position on the European Media Freedom Act, adopted by 448 votes in favour, 102 against and 75 abstentions on Tuesday, Parliament wants to oblige member states […]
EU wins WTO case on India’s tariffs on ICT-related products
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruled in favour of the EU in a landmark case challenging India’s tariffs on key information and communications technology (ICT) products. In a panel decision, the WTO upheld all of the EU’s claims against India and found that India’s tariffs of up to 20 percent on certain ICT products, such […]
Eurodesk Brussels Link – Communication Traineeship
With a network of national coordinators connected to over 2100 local information providers and Eurodesk centres in 37 European countries, Eurodesk is the main source of information on European policies and opportunities for young people and those who work with them. Eurodesk Brussels Link coordinates the activities of the network, providing various information tools and […]
SOTEU 2022: European Law on Freedom of the Media
The European Commission adopted today 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. It puts a focus on the independence and stable funding of public service media as […]
Premios MEDEA 2019
El objetivo de los Premios MEDEA es fomentar la innovación y las buenas prácticas en el uso de los medios de comunicación (audio, video, gráficos y animación) en la educación. Los premios también reconocen y promueven la excelencia en la producción y el diseño pedagógico de producciones, recursos, procesos y servicios de aprendizaje ricos en […]
Nuevo informe: Código de Prácticas sobre Desinformación
Como parte del Plan de acción contra la desinformación que la Comisión Europea y el Alto Representante presentaron el pasado mes de diciembre, las plataformas en línea y el sector de la publicidad que han firmado el Código de Prácticas sobre Desinformación han sido obligados a proporcionar informes que incluyan información actualizada y actualizada. Información […]
Una Europa que protege: la UE intensifica la lucha contra la desinformación
Para proteger sus sistemas democráticos y sus debates públicos, y de cara a las elecciones europeas de 2019, a las que hay que añadir una serie de elecciones nacionales y locales que se celebrarán en los Estados miembros en 2020, la UE presenta un plan de acción que intensifica los esfuerzos para contrarrestar la desinformación […]