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Background Papers

Last updated: on 18/10/11
In order to provide a basis for discussions at EPRA meetings, the Secretariat as well as some members and speakers prepare working papers which are handed out to the participants before the meeting takes place. The Assembly of EPRA members decided (at its 13th meeting in Barcelona) to make some of these documents available in the public area of our site conditional upon the formal agreement of the authors.
34th EPRA meeting: Brussels/la Hulpe, 5-7 October 2011

	More papers available very shortly!
	Final Agenda of the 34th meeting NEW

	Content Regulation and New Media: Jurisdiction Challenges in a VOD Environment (plenary session) NEW
	Background document by Clémence Dumont, Emmanuelle Machet NEW
	Presentation by David Mahoney, Ofcom, UK NEW

	Effective functioning of Regulatory Authorities: Approaches to Monitoring (plenary session) NEW
	Presentation (powerpoint & text) by Lottie-Ann Lindström, Swedish Broadcasting Authority, Sweden NEW

	New Media & protection of minors : industry roundtable
	Introduction by Helen Keefe, Ofcom, UK NEW
	Presentation by Lisa di Feliciantonio, Fastweb, IT NEW

33rd EPRA meeting: Ohrid, 25-27 May 2011

	Final Agenda of the 33rd meeting

	Content regulation & New Media: Exploring Regulatory Boundaries between Traditional & new Media (Plenary Session) Comparative background paper by the EPRA Secretariat(final revised version)

	Effective functionning of Regulatory Authorities: Focus on issues of Independance and Governance (Plenary session) Introduction by Maida Ćulahović, CRA, BA Presentation by Ross Biggam, ACT Presentation by Michèle Ledger sur l'Etude INDIREG, Cullen International

	EU spectrum policy/Digital Dividend: Update from the EU Commission & views from industry (working group) Presentation by Philippe Defraigne, Cullen International Presentation by Peter MacAvock, EBU Presentation by Andy Hudson, Vodafone

	Radio in the Digital Environment (working group) Presentation of the Working Group by Nele Smets, CSA (BE) The experience of Backstageradio by Samuel Vuillermoz and Dominik Born, Mxlab (CH) Summary of the working group, by Nele Smets, CSA (BE)

32nd EPRA meeting: Belgrade, 6-8 October 2010

	Final Agenda of the 32nd meeting

	Advertising Regulation: What Next? (Plenary session) Presentation by Sebastiano Sortino, AGCOM (IT) Presentation by Chris Banatvala, Ofcom (GB)

	Connected TV: what impact on Broadcasting Regulation? (working group) Summary of the working group by Bernard Celli, CSA, FR

	Assessing PSB: Round table on Methods and Experiences (working group) Summary of the group by Ingvil C. Andersen & Marie Therese Lilleborge, NMA (NO)

	Regulatory & Licensing models for DTT (Plenary Session) Revised background document by the EPRA Secretariat MAVISE press release on DTT

	Update on the ongoing Commission study on the Independence of regulators, by Michèle Ledger, Cullen International


31st EPRA meeting: Barcelona, 12-14 May 2010

	Final Agenda of the 31st meeting

	AVMS Implementation: Product Placement (Plenary Session) Comparative Background document by E. Machet, EPRA Secretariat

	Community Radio Regulation (working group) Introduction & Objectives of the working Group by Bernard Dubuisson, CSA, BE Note on Community Radio in the UK: current issues, Soo Williams, Ofcom (UK) Comparative background document by the EPRA Secretariat

	The Changing Nature of Advertising: What Impact on Regulation? An Industry Perspective (working group) Presentation by Zoltan Vardy, TV2 Hungary and CEE TV: powerpoint & summary

	The Procedure for Complaints and Sanctions (Plenary Session) Comparative Background document by E. Machet, EPRA Secretariat

30th EPRA meeting: Dresden, Germany, 14-16 October 2009

	Detailed Agenda of the 30th meeting

	Non-Linear Services: Market Evolution & Regulatory Challenges (Plenary Session) Presentation by Lisa di Feliciantonio, Associazione Italiana degli operatori IPTV (IT) Presentation by Alexander Scheuer, Institute for European Media Law - EMR (DE)

	Political Advertising: Redefining the Limits (working group) Introduction & Objectives of the group by Pierre-François Docquir, CSA (BE) Presentation by Linda Andersen, Norwegian Media Authority (NO) Presentation by Joan Barata, Catalonia Audiovisual Council - CAC (ES)

	Self-Promotion (working group) Information Paper EPRA/2009/11 by the EPRA Secretariat
	Testing the Media Pluralism Monitor (working group) Presentation by Peggy Valcke, ICRI-IBBT K.U.Leuven; Flemish Media Regulator (BE) Presentation by Maja Cappello, AGCOM (IT)

	AVMS Implementation: Mission Accomplished or Mission Impossible? (Plenary Session)
	Information Paper EPRA/2009/13 by the EPRA Secretariat


29th EPRA meeting: Tallinn, Estonia, 6-8 May 2009

	Agenda of the 29th meeting

	Commercial Communication: Remaining Problems and New Issues (Plenary session) Presentation by Chris Banatvala, Ofcom, UK

	Update on Digital Radio (working group) Outline and objectives of WG1 Background document by the EPRA Secretariat Presentation by Gareth Owen, Eureca Research, UK Presentation by Kerstin Morast, The Swedish Radio and TV Authority, SE: POWERPOINT and Accompanying Text
	Access by the Disabled to Audiovisual Media Services (working group) WG 2: Outline and objectives of WG2 Comparative background document: EPRA/2009/04 by the EPRA Secretariat

	Protection of Minors: New Issues (working group) Background document: EPRA/2009/05 & Outline and objectives of WG3 Baby TV: Presentation by Anissa Zeghlache, CSA, FR Pornographic content on satellite & cooperation between regulators: Presentation by Maja Cappello, AGCOM, IT

	Transparency and Accountability of Regulators (plenary session) Keynote speech by François Jongen, BE The Transparency and Accountability of regulators: Background document EPRA/2009/06 by the EPRA Secretariat NEW

28th EPRA meeting: Dublin, Ireland, 29-31 Oct. 2008

	Agenda of the 28th meeting

	Scope of the AVMS Directive: Towards a Common Interpretation on Audiovisual Media Services? (Plenary Session) EPRA Secretariat background document EPRA/2008/09 Presentation by Marcel Betzel & Edmund Lauf, Commissariaat voor de Media (NL)
	The role of regulators in the supervision of PSB activities (working group) EPRA Secretariat information paper EPRA/2008/10 Presentation by Stewart Purvis, Partner, Content & Standards, Ofcom (UK) Presentation By Gudbrand Guthus & Ingvil Conradi Andersen, Norwegian Media Authority (NO)
	Media and Political Pluralism (working group) EPRA Secretariat information paper EPRA/2008/11 Presentation by Dr László Majtényi, President, ORTT (HU) Presentation by José Alberto de Azeredo Lopes, President, ERC (PT)
	Regulatory approach to Digital TV - Experiences & lessons learned (working group) EPRA Secretariat information paper EPRA/2008/12 Presentation By Jadranka Vojvodic, Broadcasting Agency of Montenegro Presentation by Tove de Vries & Eva Bengtsson, The Swedish Radio and TV Authority
	The Implementation of self and co-regulatory schemes (Plenary Session) Keynote address by Prof. Kurt-Ulrich Mayer, KJM (DE)


27th EPRA meeting: Riga, Latvia, 14-16 May 2008

	Agenda of the 27th meeting

	Media Literacy and Regulators (Plenary Session) EPRA Secretariat Background paper EPRA/2008/02 The future of content regulation, presentation by Stewart Purvis, Ofcom (UK) Media Literacy as a Regulatory Function, An Israeli Perspective by Ayelet Metzger (IL)
	Must-Carry rules: Valuable Tool or Sacred Cow ? (Plenary Session) EPRA Secretary Background paper EPRA/2008/06 Keynote speech of Prof. Peggy Valcke

26th EPRA meeting: Sofia, Bulgaria, 3-5 October 2007

	Agenda of the 26th meeting

	The new AVMS Directive: Future Challenges for Regulators (Plenary session) Five challenges for a debate - Information paper by EPRA Secretariat Media convergence light, by Wolfgang Schulz, Hans-Bredow Institut, Hamburg, DE The new frontiers of broadcasting, the issue of scope; presentation by Jean-François Furnémont, CSA, BE (English version of text presented for 10th CSA anniversary)

	Product Placement: Implementation of the new Rules (working group) Introduction to the issues by EPRA Secretariat
	Current Status & Problems of Digital TV and Radio Implementation (working group) Background paper by EPRA Secretariat
	Technical & Practical Aspects of Monitoring (working group) Introduction to the issues by EPRA Secretariat

	Regulatory Challenges of the Digital Future (Plenary Session) Background paper by EPRA Secretariat Keynote address by Nicola Frank, EBU

25th EPRA meeting: Prague, Czech Republic, 16-18 May 2007

	Agenda of the 25th meeting

	First Plenary: The independence of regulatory authorities Keynote address by Karol Jakubowicz (PL) The independence of regulatory Authorities, background document EPRA/2007/02 by the EPRA Secretariat (public version) NEW
	WG I: Blurring Boundaries; New Issues around Advertising and Editorial Split Ofcom Consultation document on Participation TV (PTV)
	WG II: Media Concentration & Pluralism; current Issues of Concern Background paper: EPRA/2007/04 by Quint Kik, CvdM (NL)


24th EPRA meeting, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 4-6 October 2006

	Agenda of the 24th meeting

	First Plenary: Content Regulation in the new Media Environment Speech of Alexander Scheuer, EMR (DE)
	Second Plenary: The Regulation of Mobile TV Background paper: EPRA/2006/13 by Lisa di Feliciantonio, AGCOM, (IT)
	Working Group I: Relationships with co and self-regulatory bodies Information paper: EPRA/2006/10 by the EPRA Secretariat
	Working group III: Round table on Jurisdiction over Broadcasters Information paper: EPRA/2006/12 by the EPRA Secretariat

23rd EPRA meeting, Elsinore, Denmark, 17-19 May 2006
	Agenda of the 23rd meeting

	Plenary: Political Advertising: Case Studies and Monitoring Information paper: EPRA/2006/02 by the EPRA Secretariat
	Working group 1: Audiovisual Media Services Draft Directive - Focus on Advertising rules Information paper: EPRA/2006/03 by the EPRA Secretariat
	Working group 2: Compliance with Broadcasting Licence Requirements Information paper: EPRA/2006/04 by the EPRA Secretariat
	Working group 3: Reform & Convergence of Regulatory Authorities: Practical Issues Information paper: EPRA/2006/05 by the EPRA Secretariat

22nd EPRA meeting, Budapest 21-22 October 2005
	Agenda of the 22nd meeting

	Plenary : State Aid for public service broadcasters: Transparent financing and regulation of PSB obligations and mission
	Powerpoint Presentation (and text version) from Nico van Eijk, Institute for Information Law, Amsterdam
	Powerpoint Presentation of Erik Nordahl Svendsen, Radio and Television Board, Denmark

21st EPRA meeting, Sarajevo 12-13 May 2005
	Agenda of the 21st meeting

	Plenary Session: Back to the Future: 10 Years of EPRA
	Powerpoint Presentation of János Timár

	EPRA 10th Anniversary Documentation
	EPRA Chronology
	EPRA meeting topics

20th EPRA meeting, Istanbul, 14-15 October 2004
	Agenda of the 20th meeting

	WG II: Rules to provide access to TV and radio programmes for people who are aurally and visually impaired
	Powerpoint Presentation of Margaret Tumelty, BCI, Ireland
	Powerpoint Presentation of Kevin Aquilina, Broadcasting Authority, Malta

	Plenary session: Media concentration: Current Developments and Regulatory Challenges
	Powerpoint Presentation of Sigve Gramstad
	Powerpoint Presentation of Deirdre Kevin
	Publication of EIM report on media ownership in 25 member states. ( Pdf format) Deirdre Kevin et al, EIM, for the European parliament. Also available in German

19th EPRA meeting, Stockholm, 3-4 June 2004

	Agenda of the 19th meeting

	Plenary Session: Matters of Privacy: Where to draw the line between privacy and public interest?
	Keynote speech by Pär-Arne Jigenius

	Report on DTT Working Group
	Report by Paola Manacorda, Lisa Di Feliciantonio and Paolo Alagia, AGCOM, Italy (EPRA/2004/03) Attention: Large document (115 p.)
	Executive Summary (6 p.)

	WG II: Regulation of Radio: Localness, Licensing, Digitalisation
	Presentation by Ciaran Kissane
	Presentation by Anders Clemensen


18th EPRA meeting: Nicosia, Cyprus, 23-24 October 2003

	Agenda of the 18th meeting

	Plenary session: Media developments in acceding, candidate and transition countries What is and what can be the role of the regulators?
	Final report by Hagi Shein and Tarmo Rajaleid

	Presentation on the need for a uniform rating system at the European level by Marianna Aletrari, Cyprus Radio-Television Authority

17th EPRA meeting: Naples, Italy, 8-9 May 2003

	Agenda of the 17th meeting

	Plenary: Self-regulation of TV-content with respect to protection of minors and violence
	Speech of Sven Egil Omdal, former President of the Norwegian Press Council
	Information paper: EPRA/2003/02 by the EPRA Secretariat

	Working Group 1: Programme Performance of PSB and its Mission in the Digital Era
	Background paper (revised version) EPRA/2003/03 and Powerpoint presentation by Marcel Betzel, Commissariaat voor de Media, Netherlands

	Statement on the independence of broadcasting regulators and list of signatories

16th EPRA meeting: Ljubljana, Slovenia, 24-25 October 2002

	Agenda of the 16th meeting

	Plenary: The regulation of public service broadcasting
	Background paper (revised version) EPRA/2002/07 and Powerpoint presentation by Erik Nordahl Svendsen, Radio and Television Board, Denmark
	Contribution from Prof. Dr. Carl-Eugen Eberle, ZDF, Germany

	Working Groups:
	WG1 on Media Concentration; Trends and Monitoring
	Document and Powerpoint presentation on trends of media concentration at European level by Marie McGonagle, National University of Ireland
	Background paper: EPRA/2002/08 on the monitoring of media concentration by Sigve Gramstad, Norwegian Media Ownership Authority
	Annex: Answers to the questionnaire on the monitoring of media concentration
	Powerpoint presentation on media concentration in the Netherlands by Inge Brakman, CvdM

	WG2 on Political Advertising
	Background paper EPRA/2002/09 by the Secretary

	Broadcasting implications of the EU Directives on electronic communication networks and services
	Powerpoint presentation by Hans-Peter Lehofer, KommAustria

15th EPRA meeting: Brussels, Belgium, 16-17 May 2002

	Agenda of the 15th Meeting

	Plenary: The direct and indirect influence of politics on broadcasting
	Background paper EPRA/2002/02 by the Secretary

	Working Groups:
	WG1 on Digital Terrestrial Television
	- Speech of Olof Hultén, SVT
	- Powerpoint presentation of Lisa di Feliciantonio on DTT in Italy
	- Background paper by the Secretary

	WG 2 on programme and advertising windows:
	- Working paper EPRA/2002/04 by the CSA of Belgium

14th EPRA meeting: St. Julians, Malta, 27-28 September 2001

	Agenda of the 14th Meeting

	Plenary: Follow up discussion on advertising regulation in the light of the Television Without Frontiers Directive
	- Presentation by Martin Hart, ITC, UK (EPRA/2001/09) - Background document for the Plenary by Gernot Schumann, European Affairs Commissioner, DLM (DE) - Intervention of Willemien Bax, BEUC

	Working Groups:
	WG1 on Access Issues
	- Working paper EPRA/2001/10 by Dr. Alberto Pérez - CMT, ES, on access issues in the digital TV environment
	- Working paper by Marcel Betzel, CvdM, NL, on cable access

	WG2 on the Protection of Minors
	- Working paper EPRA/2001/11 by Alecos Evangelou, Radio-Television Authority Cyprus
	- Working paper EPRA/2001/12 by Eleonora Bobáková, Council for Broadcasting and Retransmission of the Slovak Republic

	Debate on the pros and cons of convergent regulatory authorities
	- Background paper by the Secretary

13th EPRA meeting: Barcelona, Spain, 19-20 April 2001

	Plenary: How far in light of the next revision of the TWF Directive do we want to deregulate advertising?
	- Background paper EPRA/2001/02 by the Secretary
	- Presentation by Jonathan Levy, Federal Communications Commission, USA

	Working Groups:
	WG1 on Major Events
	- PowerPoint Presentation by Heijo Ruijsenaars - EBU
	WG2 on Licensing local broadcasters
	- Introduction to the issues EPRA/2001/05 by Matjaž Gerl, Slovenian Broadcasting Council -The practice in Europe EPRA/2001/05A by Matjaž Gerl, Slovenian Broadcasting Council - The Commission's proceedings against Germany, EPRA/2001/05B by Rolf Platho, DLM/LPR

12th EPRA meeting: Bratislava, Slovak Republic, 26-27 October 2000

	Plenary on the issue of Human Dignity
	- Background paper EPRA/2000/07 by the Secretary
	- Working Group Paper on Ownership, by Eve Salomon (EPRA/00/03)

	Working Groups:
	- WG1 on Jurisdiction and Circumvention (working paper [MS PowerPoint-file] by Chris Quinlan - ACT)

11th EPRA meeting: Paris, France, 25-26 May 2000

	Plenary on the issue of Political Communication on Television
	- Background paperEPRA/2000/02 by the Secretary

10th EPRA meeting: Ermoupolis, Syros island, Greece, 21-22 October 1999
	- The Role of the Regulator in the Converging Landscape, by Ivar Andenæs (EPRA/99/06)
	- The future Role of the Broadcasting Regulator, by Denis Barrelet and Pierre Rieder (EPRA/99/07)
	- Working Group Paper on Teleshopping, by Lennart van der Meulen (EPRA/99/08)
	- Working Group Paper on Regulators and Public Television by the National Broadcasting Council of Poland (EPRA/99/09)

9th EPRA meeting: Vevey, Switzerland, 6-7 May 1999
	- Sex on Screen: The Parameters of the Permissible (EPRA/99/02)
	- Digital Television - with focus on the award of multiplex licences (EPRA/99/03)