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MEDIADEM case study reports: Does media policy promote media freedom and independence?
posted on 01 February, 2012 01:00   (public)
14 case study reports discussing the policy processes and the regulatory tools that have a bearing on the development of free and independent media  have been published by MEDIADEM. MEDIADEM (European Media Policies Revisited: Valuing...
Protecting audiences in the era of convergence and Connected TV : Ofcom Research
posted on 25 January, 2012 01:00   (public)
On 25 January, Ofcom, the UK communication regulator, published new research which explores viewers’ attitudes to content regulation, as online and traditional broadcast TV services converge, especially with the development of Connected TV. In addition,...
Ofcom's 6th International Communications Market Report published
posted on 15 December, 2011 01:00   (public)
Ofcom’s annual International Communications Market Report was published on 14 December. This is Ofcom’s sixth International Communications Market Report into the global communications market, and it looks at take-up, availability...
Slovenia transposes AVMS Directive
posted on 06 December, 2011 01:00   (public)
After years of failed attempts to reform the media laws, Slovenia has finally got the act transposing the AVMS Directive into the national law. The adoption of the Act on Audiovisual Media Services, which entered into force on 17 November...
INDIREG study on independence of regulators published at last
posted on 15 November, 2011 01:00   (public)
The long-awaited final version of the study on "Indicators for independence and efficient functioning of audiovisual media services regulatory bodies for the purpose of enforcing the rules in the AVMS directive" was published on 14...
UK media regulators launch parents website
posted on 11 October, 2011 02:00   (public)
On 11 October 2011, UK media regulators launched ParentPort, a new website aimed at helping parents make their views heard on issues relating to programmes, adverts, products and services. ParentPort...
EU Commission establishes a high-level group on freedom and pluralism of the media
posted on 11 October, 2011 02:00   (public)
On 11 October 2011, the European Commission announced the creation of an independent high-level group which will draw up a report for the respect, protection, support and promotion of media freedom and pluralism in Europe. The group convened by Neelie Kroes...
Digital Agenda: further action needed to safeguard children - Commission report
posted on 13 September, 2011 02:00   (public)
In a report presented on 13 September, the European Commission reviewed how Member States are implementing EU Recommendations ensuring that children can enjoy the digital world confidently and safely.
Survey on the business models for the on-demand audiovisual media services which are active in the French market
posted on 18 August, 2011 02:00   (public)
The French audiovisual regulator (CSA) published a report on the business models for on-demand audiovisual media services that are active in the French market. The survey deals with the cost and revenues models, as well as contracting practices binding the various...
Connected TV : proceedings of CSAs conference
posted on 18 August, 2011 02:00   (public)
The regulatory authority in France (CSA) has organised a conference on connected television in April 2011. The proceedings of the conference are now available on the CSAs website. The development of...
CJEU: The Italian subsidy for DTT receivers constitutes State aid
posted on 17 August, 2011 02:00   (public)
The Court of Justice of the European Union, by its judgment dated 28 July 2011, confirmed that the Italian subsidies for the purchase of digital terrestrial decoders in 2004 and 2005 constitute State aid which is incompatible with the common...
Survey on the business models for the on-demand audiovisual media services which are active in the French market
posted on 22 July, 2011 02:00   (public)
The French audiovisual regulator (CSA) published a report on the business models for on-demand audiovisual media services that are active in the French market. The survey deals with the cost and revenues models, as well as contracting...
OSCE Report on Freedom of Expression on The Internet
posted on 10 July, 2011 02:00   (public)
In 2010, the Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media of the OSCE commissioned a report to assess Internet regulation among its Member States. Considering the global nature of the Internet, as well as the lack of harmonisation at...
CJEU ruling on surreptitious advertising - Case C-52/10
posted on 09 June, 2011 02:00   (public)
On June 9, 2011, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on an issue concerning surreptitious advertising, following a preliminary ruling from the Greek Council of State in the proceedings of "Eleftheri tileorasi AE Alter...
Belgian CSA consults on the scope of the regulation of AVMS
posted on 12 May, 2011 02:00   (public)
Public consultation opened until 1 September On 6 May 2011, the CSA of the French Community of Belgium launched a public consultation on the scope of regulation applicable to Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS), i.e. in addition to traditional television and...
French CSA organises a conference on connected TV
posted on 03 May, 2011 02:00   (public)
The French regulatory authority, the Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel, organised a conference on connected TV on 28th April, bringing together the major players and stakeholders of the French audiovisual area.
Internet-Connected and Hybrid Television : EBU adopts core Principles
posted on 15 April, 2011 02:00   (public)
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) adopted on 15 April Principles for Internet-Connected and Hybrid Television which, if applied, could deliver lower costs, greater choice and a better viewing experience for consumers. The principles are also meant to allow...
CJEU: Advocate General gives opinion on advertising case
posted on 12 April, 2011 02:00   (public)
Case C-281/09: Commission v Spain On 7 April 2011, Advocate General Yves Bot delivered his opinion in case C-281/09: Commission v Spain on the notions of "advertising spots" and "other forms of advertising"...
AVMSD Implementation
posted on 31 March, 2011 02:00   (public)
Commission seeks information from 16 Member States The Commission has finished a preliminary analysis of measures notified by 16 Member States to implement the AVMS Directive in their national law.
Belgian CSA meets new Tunisian authorities
posted on 29 March, 2011 02:00   (public)
The Belgian CSA accompanied a delegation of the Communauté Wallonie Bruxelles (French Community of Belgium) in Tunisia on 22 and 23 March to show support for the democratic transition underway in Tunisia.
Latest report of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
posted on 24 March, 2011 01:00   (public)
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, delivered her second regular report on the status of media freedom within the OSCE region to the OSCE Permanent Council on 17 March 2011, one year after assuming the post.
Digital radio in L band: consultation of the French CSA
posted on 24 March, 2011 01:00   (public)
In order to have a better insight into the projects and expectations of the French market stakeholders and with the aim to possibly launch a call for applications for the service providers, the French CSA has just launched a public...
Council of Europe consults on search engines and social networking services
posted on 06 March, 2011 01:00   (public)
The Council of Europe's expert committee on new media is preparing draft recommendations of the Committee of Ministers to its 47 member states on the protection of human rights with regard to search engines as well as on measures to...
BAI announces decision to permit paid product placement on Irish Television
posted on 01 March, 2011 01:00   (public)
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has recently announced the decision to permit paid product placement on Irish television. So far, only placement of significant value but without payment (Free Placement) was permitted in all...
Events of major importance: key rulings by General Court
posted on 17 February, 2011 01:00   (public)
On 17 February 2011, the General Court delivered two long-awaited rulings in cases T-385/07, T-55/08 and T-68/08 (FIFA and UEFA v Commission) which dealt with the UK and Belgian lists of events of major importance for society.
Ofcom launches logo for Product Placement
posted on 14 February, 2011 01:00   (public)
Following the footsteps of the broadcasting regulators in Belgium and France, Ofcom just launched the logo that TV channels must use to signal to viewers when a UK-produced programme contains product placement on 14 February.
Revision of the ECTT officially discontinued
posted on 04 February, 2011 01:00   (public)
In a letter addressed to Thorbjørn Jagland, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Neelie Kroes, vice-President of the European Commission, recently confirmed the position of the European Commission with regard to the draft...
On-demand services: Decision of French CSA concerning the protection of minors, ethics and accessibility of programmes
posted on 05 January, 2011 01:00   (public)
The Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA), the French regulatory authority, has recently adopted a decision concerning the protection of minors, ethics and the accessibility of programmes on audiovisual media services on...
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media New Report published
posted on 03 January, 2011 01:00   (public)
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, delivered her regular report on the status of media freedom within the OSCE region to the OSCE participating States on 16 December 2010.
Abridged report of the 13th CDMC meeting
posted on 20 December, 2010 01:00   (public)
The Steering Committee on Media and New Communication Services of the Council of Europe met from 16-19 November 2010. The main discussion revolved around the lack of progress in the implementation of the Declaration on measures to promote the respect of...