"Audiovisual services distributors" in the digital era - CSA Lab report
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26 June, 2017
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The CSA Lab published its second report about the French notion of “audiovisual services distributors” also known as “electronic communications networks” in other jurisdictions. Officially launched on June 14th 2016, the CSA lab is a prospective...
Focus on audiovisual services targeting other countries – EAO report
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20 June, 2017
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Focus on audiovisual services targeting other countries – EAO report The European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO) has published in June 2017 a report which provides an overview of the European audiovisual media landscape by mapping the origin of linear and on-demand...
Trust in Media 2017: EBU Report
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13 June, 2017
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Trust in Media 2017: EBU Report In the current context of information abundance, trust in media seems to be important factor in the relationship between media and their audience. Therefore, measuring trust appears essential for tracking the evolution of citizens’...
Portability of digital services in the EU: Council adopts new regulation
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12 June, 2017
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Portability of digital services in the EU: Council adopts new regulation On 8 June 2017, the Council of the European Union adopted the new regulation on the portability of digital services across the EU, which will allow consumers who paid for online content services in their...
Sanctions: French CSA imposes new type of sanction on TV channel C8
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08 June, 2017
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Sanctions: French CSA imposes a new type of sanction on TV channel C8 On 7 June 2017, the French CSA (Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel) imposed two sanctions on the TV channel "C8" owing to two sequences broadcast during the programme "Touche pas...
Call for tenders: consultancy services for preparation of the Media sector inquiry in Montenegro
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08 June, 2017
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Call for tenders: consultancy services for preparation of the Media sector inquiry in Montenegro The Council of Europe is currently implementing EU/CoE Joint Programme “Reinforcing judicial expertise on freedom of expression and the media in South-East Europe”...
Assessing Media Pluralism in Europe: MPM2016 results published
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06 June, 2017
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Assessing Media Pluralism in Europe: MPM2016 results published On 15 May 2017, the European University Institute's Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF) in Florence has released the 2016 edition of the Media Pluralism Monitor (MPM), one of the principal...
Fake news: Norwegian NMA publishes survey
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18 April, 2017
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Fake news: Norwegian NMA publishes survey In February 2017, the Ministry of Culture asked the Norwegian Media Authority (Medietilsynet) to carry out an omnibus survey on fake news. The survey was designed by the NMA, and based on similar studies on fake news in the US (Pew...
Use of electronic media by children in Portugal: ERC report
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12 April, 2017
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Use of electronic media by children in Portugal: ERC report The Portuguese Regulatory Authority for the Media (ERC) has issued in February a report on the use of electronic media by children in Portugal entitled “Growing up between screens: use of electronic devices by...
Media concentration in Flanders in 2016: VRM report
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10 April, 2017
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Media concentration in Flanders in 2016: VRM report The Flemish Regulator for the Media (VRM) has published in December 2016 a report on the media concentration in Flanders in 2016. On a yearly basis VRM presents a report to the Flemish policy makers containing information on...
Ofcom becomes the BBC's first external regulator
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06 April, 2017
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Ofcom becomes the BBC's first external regulator On 3 April 2017, Ofcom became the BBC's first external regulator. As required under the BBC’s Royal Charter, Ofcom has developed an 'Operating Framework' for the BBC, covering regulation of the BBC’s...
BAI launches revised General Commercial Communications Code
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30 March, 2017
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BAI launches revised General Commercial Communications Code The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has launched on 28 March 2017 its revised General Commercial Communications Code, which sets out the rules that Irish radio and television stations must comply with when it...
Mapping of media literacy practices and actions in EU-28: EAO report
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28 March, 2017
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Mapping of media literacy practices and actions in EU-28: EAO report On the 28 March 2017, the European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO) has published a noteworthy report entitled “Mapping of media literacy practices and actions in EU-28”. The study is focused on...
First Intercontinental Summit between the African and the Ibero-American Audiovisual Regulators
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27 March, 2017
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First Intercontinental Summit between the African and the Ibero-American Audiovisual Regulators On 16-17 March 2017 in Fez, Morocco, was held the First High-Ievel Intercontinental Summit between the African Communication Regulatory Authorities Network (ACRAN) and the Ibero...
French CSA : public consultation on the implementation of law on media freedom, independence and pluralism
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21 March, 2017
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French CSA : public consultation on the implementation of law on media freedom, independence and pluralism On 16 March 2017, the French Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA) launched a public consultation on the implementation of the law of 14 November 2016 aimed...
Ofcom: new rules for election coverage and due impartiality
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20 March, 2017
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Ofcom: new rules for election coverage and due impartiality On 9 March 2017, further to its consultation published on 10 November 2016, Ofcom has published its revised rules on election coverage on TV and radio and due impartiality. The document sets out Ofcom’s decision...
The impact of data & algorithms on accessing content: a report of the CSA's prospective think-tank
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16 March, 2017
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The impact of data & algorithms on accessing content: a report of the CSA's prospective think-tank On 14 June 2016, the French CSA launched CSA Lab, a prospective think-tank, composed of seven leading experts and chaired by CSA members Nathalie Sonnac and Nicolas...
Norway: Media Pluralism Commission delivers its report
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15 March, 2017
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Norway: Media Pluralism Commission delivers its report On 7 March 2017, the Media Pluralism Commission presented to Norwegian Minister of Culture Linda Hofstad Helleland its report “Norwegian media pluralism – A stronger media policy for the public”. The...
Final Report for OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media Dunja Mijatović
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14 March, 2017
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Final Report for OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media Dunja Mijatović On 9 March 2017, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Ms. Dunja Mijatović presented her final report to the OSCE Permanent Council...
Catalan regulator reports on minors' exposure to online gambling and betting advertising
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09 March, 2017
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Catalan regulator reports on minors' exposure to online gambling and betting advertising Minors in Catalonia are exposed to extensive advertising of online gambling and betting, according to a report issued on 1st March 2017 by the Catalan Audiovisual Council (CAC). The...
French CSA reports on representation of women on TV and radio
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08 March, 2017
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French CSA reports on representation of women on TV and radio On the occasion of International Women's Day and for the second consecutive year, the French Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel (CSA) published a report on the representation of women and men in TV...
Commission confirms Lithuanian RTCL decision to suspend RTR Planeta retransmission
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27 February, 2017
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Commission confirms Lithuanian RTCL decision to suspend RTR Planeta retransmission
Irish BAI launches three-year strategy statement
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24 February, 2017
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Irish BAI launches three-year Strategy Statement On 22 February 2017, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) launched its Strategy Statement 2017-2019. Starting from the viewpoint that plurality and diversity are essential to a healthy democracy, the BAI’s...
Tobias Schmid new Commissioner for European Affairs of the German Media Authorities
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01 February, 2017
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Tobias Schmid appointed as new Commissioner for European Affairs of the German Media Authorities ©Uwe Völkner The Conference of Directors of the media authorities (Direktorenkonferenz der Landesmedienanstalten, DLM) has appointed Mr Tobias Schmid as its new...
Irish regulator unveils Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2017
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23 January, 2017
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Irish regulator unveils Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2017 On 19 January 2017, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced details of its Community Broadcasting Support Scheme 2017. The Scheme, which has a total available fund of €25,000, is open...
French speaking network of regulators looks at the future of Public Service Media
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18 January, 2017
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French-speaking network of regulators looks at the future of Public Service Media During a three-day event from 16 to 18 November 2016, the members of the Network of French-speaking media regulatory authorities (REFRAM) met to discuss public service media governance...
The Protection of children’s rights in the media in Ukraine: an update
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16 January, 2017
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Protecting children’s rights in the media in Ukraine: an update (Updated news item with references to adopted documents) Within the process of implementation of European standards, the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting, Ukraine's media...
Radio digital Switchover in Norway: Norwegian Media Authority launches information Campaign
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16 December, 2016
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Radio Digital Switchover in Norway: Norwegian Media Authority launches information Campaign The Norwegian Media Authority ('Medietilsynet') is responsible for an information campaign which provides neutral information to the general public regarding the digital...
11th edition of Ofcom's International Communications Market report
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16 December, 2016
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11th edition of Ofcom's International Communications Market report On 16 December 2016, Ofcom, the converged regulator in the UK, published its eleventh International Communications Market Report (ICMR) which provides comparative international data on the communications...
Irish BAI launches Media Literacy Policy
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13 December, 2016
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Irish BAI launches Media Literacy Policy On 6 December 2016, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has launched its Media Literacy Policy which sets out a range of skills to help people to navigate current, new and emerging content platforms. The policy...