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AI & freedom of expression: OSCE-RFoM releases policy manual
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31 January, 2022
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SAIFE policy manual finds urgent need to address surveillance-based advertising ecosystem to protect freedom of opinion and expression
Ownership and concentration: European Audiovisual Observatory releases report on top players in the European AV industry
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31 January, 2022
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Report highlights: SVOD the most concentrated AV market in terms of subscriptions; PSBs account for one third of global viewing consumption
Celene Craig appointed as Chief Executive of the Irish BAI
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20 January, 2022
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A new Chief Executive for the BAI, ahead of the transition to the Media Commission
PSM contribution to media diversity: Norwegian regulator assesses NRK positively
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17 January, 2022
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Risk of negative competitive effects considered to be low in the short/medium term
European Media Freedom Act: European Commission launches public consultation
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11 January, 2022
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First stages towards a European Media Freedom ActOn...
Media Concentration & plurality: focus on the Netherlands
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05 January, 2022
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Digital transition and increased media concentration: key trends from the Dutch Media Monitor 2021
French CSA merges with Hadopi and becomes Arcom
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05 January, 2022
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Arcom: the new French regulator redesigned for a better regulation of the online sphere
VSP Regulation: Ofcom publishes final guidance on advertising
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13 December, 2021
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Two final guidance documents for both controlled and non-controlled advertising on video-sharing platforms
Ofcom (UK): Its plan for the future of media plurality
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25 November, 2021
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Ofcom publishes next steps in its work related to the future of media plurality
Ofcom (UK): A novel qualitative study to understand minority ethnic audiences' expectations and views
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17 November, 2021
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Generational trends, the preservation of cultural heritage, stereotypes, harmful content and the role of Ofcom: the perceptions and expectations of minority ethnic audiences in the UK
Evaluating Media Literacy in Europe: presentation of the EduMediaTest
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29 October, 2021
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EduMediaTest: A tool to evaluate the skills of pupils aged 14 to 18 in media and digital literacy
EPRA cooperation: The Illiberal Turn project issues recommendations for media policies and journalistic practices
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26 October, 2021
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Policy and journalistic practices recommendations to tackle polarisation and rebuild trust in media
VSP Regulation: Ofcom publishes final guidance on harmful material
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20 October, 2021
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A flexible and proportionate approach to ensure transparency both with regard to regulatory expectations and to the measures that VSPs are taking to protect viewers
Disinformation & online platforms: focus on two reports from France and Ireland
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28 September, 2021
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Standardised procedures, more transparency and collaboration with researchers: the recommendations of the French CSA and the Irish BAI
Hateful comments online: ECHR ruling tackles the liability of Facebook account holders
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22 September, 2021
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Facebook users can be held liable for third parties hateful comments in specific circumstances
Two European Court of Human Rights' decisions on pluralism & political programmes on public service media
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13 September, 2021
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The Court recalls the crucial role of pluralism and takes the evolution of the Italian public broadcaster practice into account
European works & financial contribution: focus on the recently published French Decree
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07 September, 2021
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An ambitious and complex set of rules to promote European and original French-language works in the hands of the CSA
Discoverability of general interest content: German media regulators publish call for application
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06 September, 2021
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Implementing new provisions to strengthen plurality and take into account the increasing importance of findability in an online environment
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Protection of minors & on-demand services: Ofcom consults on appropriate measures
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22 July, 2021
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Ofcom is seeking views on material that may impair the physical, mental or moral development of minors on on-demand services
Diversity & Inclusion: What's new?
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21 July, 2021
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Recent initiatives and reports at national and European level to boost diversity on screen and off screen
Future of PSM: Ofcom concludes in-depth review by recommending a radical overhaul of the legislative framework
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15 July, 2021
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A transition from PSB to PSM to be fit for the digital age
Media authorities and media pluralism in South-East Europe: a new JUFREX publication
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13 July, 2021
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The need for political will and a holistic approach
Council of Europe & Hate Speech: Public consultation on the Committee of Ministers' Recommendation
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08 July, 2021
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Non-binding, comprehensive guidance built on Human Rights and the European Court of Human Rights case-law
Key findings from the Reuters Digital News Report 2021
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07 July, 2021
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Coronavirus pandemic exacerbated digital disruption at the expense of traditional and independent media...
Ofcom consults on the future of Media Plurality in the UK
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02 July, 2021
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How to assess and regulate plurality in the new media landscape? Ofcom calls for evidence
A new Community Media Policy in Ireland launched by the BAI
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30 June, 2021
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Recognising the crucial role of community media by supporting a sustainable and robust sector
Twitter and the spread of 'fake news': a new study by the CSA (FR)
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22 June, 2021
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A qualitative and quantitative study to better understand the mechanisms behind the dissemination of dis/misinformation on Twitter
Media Literacy: New survey from the Norwegian regulator highlights importance of clear labelling and measures to strengthen source-critical competence
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22 June, 2021
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The youngest and oldest scored the worst
Understanding misinformation: Ofcom (UK) issues a series of research reports
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16 June, 2021
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Online harms survey, analysis of online habits, reports on misinformation and media literacy: Ofcom builds a robust evidence base to better understand how people interact with online information
Media Literacy: EPRA participates in COMMIT conference
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03 June, 2021
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EPRA Vice-Chair Maria Donde highlights the key role of MIL networks and media regulators’ efforts to support such networks and stresses the importance of MIL mapping