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measures</a></li><li class="ecl-inpage-navigation__item"><a href="#ecl-inpage-timeline" class="ecl-link ecl-inpage-navigation__link" data-ecl-inpage-navigation-link >Timeline of the EMFA</a></li></ul></div></nav> </div> <div class="ecl-col-s-12 ecl-col-l-9"> <div class="ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description"> The European Union upholds media freedom and pluralism as pillars of modern democracy and enablers of free and open debate. </p> </div> <div class="ecl"><p>Media freedom and pluralism ensure the flow of information and play a key role in holding power to account. The Commission has stepped up its work in this area, placing media freedom at the heart of its rule of law reporting and continuing to fund a variety of projects bringing tangible results. The Commission has also planned key initiatives to enhance the work and safety of journalists and adopted an action plan geared at fostering a viable media ecosystem.</p> <p>The European Union's commitments to respect media freedom and pluralism and to uphold freedom of expression — which includes the right to receive and impart information without interference by public authority — are enshrined in Article 11 of the EU's <a href="http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2010:083:0389:0403:en:PDF">Charter of Fundamental Rights (.pdf)</a>, which mirrors Article 10 of the <a href="http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/Commun/QueVoulezVous.asp?NT=005&CL=ENG">European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms</a>.</p> <h2 id="ecl-inpage-legislation"><span>Legislation and the rule of law</span></h2> <p><span>The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), entered into force in May 2024 and builds on the </span><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/revision-avmsd"><span>revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive</span></a><span>. </span><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52022PC0457"><span>First proposed</span></a><span> in September 2022, the EMFA aims to enhance the integrity of the internal market, and thus protect media pluralism and independence in the Union. A </span><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13206-Safeguarding-media-freedom-in-the-EU-new-rules_en"><span>call for evidence</span></a><span> and an </span><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13206-Safeguarding-media-freedom-in-the-EU-new-rules_en"><span>open public consultation</span></a><span> were held during the development of the European Media Freedom Act. The EMFA will:</span></p> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Protect <strong>editorial independence</strong> by requiring Member States to respect the effective editorial freedom of media service providers;</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Protect <strong>journalistic sources</strong>, including against the use of spyware.</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Ensure the <strong>independent functioning of public service media</strong>, including by guaranteeing adequate, sustainable and predictable financial resources and fostering transparency in appointing the Head or members of public service media management boards;</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Guarantee the <strong>transparency of media ownership</strong> through the disclosure by media service providers of specific information about themselves (e.g. legal names, contact details, ownership);</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Provide <strong>safeguards against the unwarranted removal by Very Large Online Platforms (</strong></span><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/digital-services-act-commission-designates-first-set-very-large-online-platforms-and-search-engines"><span lang="EN-GB">designated under the Digital Services Act</span></a><span lang="EN-GB">)<strong> </strong>of media content produced according to professional standards but deemed incompatible with terms and conditions;</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Introduce a <strong>right of customisation</strong> of the media offering on devices and interfaces, such as connected TVs, enabling users to change the default settings to reflect their own preferences;</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Ensure Member States provide an assessment of the impact of key media market concentrations on <strong>media pluralism and editorial independence through media pluralism tests</strong>;</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Ensure more <strong>transparency on audience measurement</strong> for media service providers and advertisers, to limit the risk of inflated or biased audience data;</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Establish transparency requirements for the <strong>allocation of state advertising</strong> to media service providers and online platforms by public authorities and entities;</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">Intensify and extend the cooperation and coordination between media regulators, including on measures concerning media services from outside the Union.</span></li> </ul> <p>Strategic lawsuits against public participation, commonly known as ‘SLAPPs', are a particular form of harassment used primarily against journalists and human rights defenders to prevent or penalise speaking up on issues of public interest. The <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:32024L1069">Directive on strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP)</a> has entered into force in May 2024 providing courts and targets of SLAPPs with the tools to fight back against manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings. The safeguards apply in civil matters with cross-border implications.</p> <p>The Commission adopted a <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_2250">European Democracy Action Plan</a>. It will work closely with Member States and stakeholders to improve the safety of journalists. It will provide sustainable funding for projects focusing on legal and practical assistance to journalists in the EU and elsewhere. A stakeholder dialogue was launched in March 2021 under the <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/events/european-news-media-forum-safety-journalists">European News Media Forum</a>, with interested parties being able to provide feedback on the <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/news-redirect/719795 ">Recommendation on the protection, safety and empowerment of journalist and other media workers</a> adopted in September 2021. The plan also envisages promoting transparent and fair allocation of state advertising, fostering media diversity and developing a European approach on the prominence of audiovisual media services of general interest. A <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/study-media-plurality-and-diversity-online">call for tenders</a> has been issued for a study in this regard.</p> <p>The <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_20_1757">Rule of Law Mechanism</a> dedicates a key section to media freedom and pluralism, which examines media regulatory authorities and bodies, the transparency of media ownership and government interference and the framework for the protection of journalists. <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/2020-rule-law-report-communication-and-country-chapters_en">The first Rule of Law report</a>, covering all 27 Member States, was published on 30 September 2020. It presents a synthesis of both the rule of law situation in the EU and an assessment of the situation in each Member State, focusing on four main pillars: the justice system, the anti-corruption framework, media pluralism, and other institutional checks and balances. </p> <p><span>In 2024, the </span><a href="https://commission.europa.eu/publications/2024-rule-law-report-communication-and-country-chapters_en">fifth annual Rule of Law Report</a> <span>highlighted both progress and ongoing challenges in the media landscape across Member States. The report acknowledged the concrete steps taken by several Member States to enhance journalists’ safety and working conditions, and the expansion of tasks and competences of numerous national media regulators. Despite these advancements, the report expressed persistent concerns about the independent governance and financial stability of public service media broadcasters, transparency of media ownership, access to public documents, and the equitable distribution of state advertising. The Commission reiterated its recommendations in these areas, emphasizing the safety of journalists. </span></p> <p>The great power held by the largest online platforms justifies considering specific ex-ante rules to safeguard competition and consumer choice online. The <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/digital-services-act-package">Digital Services Act</a> significantly improves the mechanisms for the removal of illegal content<strong> </strong>and the effective protection of users’ fundamental rights online, including freedom of speech.</p> <p>The revised <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/audiovisual-and-media-services">Audiovisual Media Services Directive</a> strengthens legal safeguards in several areas covered by the <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/monitoring-media-pluralism">Media Pluralism Monitor</a>, namely online content moderation, the independence of media regulators, transparency of media ownership and <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/media-literacy">media literacy</a>. The Commission is following the transposition process closely.</p> <p>The EU legislature adopted rules for a fairer marketplace with Article 17 of the new <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/copyright-legislation">Copyright Directive</a>. These rules aim at helping right holders to be better placed regarding certain online sharing platforms. They ensure right holders receive a fairer remuneration for the use of their content. As to the new right for press publishers (Article 15 of the new Copyright Directive), this will foster plural, independent and quality journalism through a better bargaining position of press publishers towards online market players.</p> <h2 id="ecl-inpage-funding">Direct funding</h2> <p>The EU funds numerous projects:</p> <ul> <li>Several ongoing or under preparation <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/funding-media-freedom">projects and calls</a>, which aim to: <ul> <li>map violations of media freedom;</li> <li>defend journalists under threat;</li> <li>monitor risks to media pluralism;</li> <li>support collaborative journalism, cooperation and exchange of best practices.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Projects run by the <a href="https://www.ecpmf.eu/">European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)</a> and its partners geared at addressing violations of media freedom and pluralism in the EU Member States and candidate countries.</li> <li>Grants for the <a href="https://cmpf.eui.eu/media-pluralism-monitor/">Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF)</a> for the development and implementation of the '<a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/monitoring-media-pluralism">Media Pluralism Monitor</a>' (MPM), which provides a comprehensive overview of the risks to media freedom and pluralism across Europe, looking at 4 major areas: <ol> <li>basic protection</li> <li>market plurality</li> <li>political independence</li> <li>social inclusiveness</li> </ol> </li> <li>The <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/call-proposals-media-ownership-monitor">Media Ownership Monitor</a> pilot project, which will enhance the transparency of media ownership.</li> <li>The <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/creative-europe/node_en">Creative Europe programme </a>for 2021-2027, the planned budget of which will be approximately €2.5 billion, an 80% increase compared to the previous period (2014-2020) on an EU 27 basis. It will promote European cooperation on cultural diversity and industrial competitiveness for the cultural and creative sectors. A <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/crea-cross-2022-jourpart;callCode=null;freeTextSearchKeyword=journalism%20partnerships;matchWholeText=true;typeCodes=0,1,2,8;statusCodes=31094501,31094502;programmePeriod=null;programCcm2Id=null;programDivisionCode=null;focusAreaCode=null;destination=null;mission=null;geographicalZonesCode=null;programmeDivisionProspect=null;startDateLte=null;startDateGte=null;crossCuttingPriorityCode=null;cpvCode=null;performanceOfDelivery=null;sortQuery=sortStatus;orderBy=asc;onlyTenders=false;topicListKey=topicSearchTablePageState">call for journalism partnerships</a> aimed to promoting sector-wide, cross-border collaboration among news media professionals in Europe has been published. To increase funding and ensure long-term support for media freedom, pluralism and <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/media-literacy">literacy</a> projects, a dedicated envelope of at least €75 million has been secured from this programme.</li> </ul> <h2 id="ecl-inpage-support">Support measures</h2> <p>Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has put forward a <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/overview-commissions-response_en">series of measures</a> to support the economy and has called on Member States to make the most of them to support the media sector.</p> <ul> <li>A <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_1872">temporary state aid framework</a> was rapidly put in place and extended. A dedicated <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/competition/state_aid/what_is_new/template_RFF_digitalisation_of_news_media.pdf">state aid guiding template</a> for the digitalisation of news media was also published to assist Member States in the design of their national recovery and resilience plans.</li> <li><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/QANDA_20_948">REACT-EU</a> financial support focuses additional cohesion funds on small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs) vital priorities, or creative SMEs in the cultural sector recognised as a priority. These funds include employment subsidies, short-term work schemes, and liquidity and solvency for SMEs.  </li> <li>The <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/economic-and-fiscal-policy-coordination/financial-assistance-eu/funding-mechanisms-and-facilities/sure_en#:~:text=The%20temporary%20Support%20to%20mitigate,coronavirus%20outbreak%20on%20their%20territory.">temporary support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency</a> (SURE) is an instrument available for Member States to fight the adverse economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.</li> <li>Existing tools have been adapted, including more flexibility in implementing the supported projects. For example, the existing <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/european-commission-and-european-investment-fund-announce-new-coronavirus-measures-businesses-under">guarantee facility for SMEs in the cultural and creative sectors</a>, including media, allows for more flexibility in repayments of loans and facilitates lending by giving more security to the financial institutions.</li> <li>The Commission adopted an <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/europes-media-digital-decade-action-plan-support-recovery-and-transformation">action plan to support the recovery and transformation</a> of the media and audio-visual sector. These sectors, particularly hit by the coronavirus crisis, are essential for democracy, and Europe's cultural diversity and digital autonomy. The action plan focuses on 3 areas of activity and 10 concrete actions. These will help the media sector recover from the crisis by facilitating and broadening access to finance. They will also help the media sector transform by stimulating investments to embrace the twin digital and green transitions while ensuring the sector's future resilience. Finally, they will empower European citizens and companies.</li> </ul> <h2 id="ecl-inpage-timeline">Timeline of the <span>EMFA</span></h2> <p><img src="https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/redirection/document/105025" alt="timeline form the adoption of the proposal in 2022 to full enforceability by May 2027" width="1280" height="720"></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-col-s-12 ecl-col-l-4 sidebar"> <div> <div class="ecl-u-type-m"> <section>  <div class="ecl-u-pa-m ecl-u-border-all ecl-u-border-color-primary"> <script type="application/json">{"service":"share","version":"2.0","color":true}</script> </div>  </section> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-social-media-follow ecl-u-mt-l"> <h4 class="ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-xl">Quick links</h4> <div class="cnt-row cnt-row__first"> <div class="ecl-u-mv-s"> <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/european-media-freedom-act-commission-proposes-rules-protect-media-pluralism-and-independence-eu" class="ecl-link 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class="views-view-grid horizontal cols-2 clearfix"> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <div class="ecl-u-type-s ecl-u-type-color-grey-75 ecl-u-type-family-alt"> <span class="ecl-u-type-uppercase">PRESS RELEASE</span> | <time dateTime="22 October 2024">22 October 2024</time> </div> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/news/commission-makes-eu16-million-funding-available-support-journalism-and-media-literacy-across-europe" rel="bookmark"><span>Commission makes €16 million of funding available to support journalism and media literacy across Europe</span> </a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div class="cnt-teaser no-media ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description"> <p>The Commission has published three calls for proposals under the Creative Europe programme, aiming to support media freedom and pluralism, increase media resilience and help enhance media literacy.</p> </p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/newsroom_thumbnail/public/newsroom/items/GettyImages_1209659465__Mihajlo_Maricic_iP3dGMLMtHWn48swRSM0Rh2t0Fk_175098.jpg?itok=w6Ssx8Pc);width:7.5rem"> </div> </article> </div> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <div class="ecl-u-type-s ecl-u-type-color-grey-75 ecl-u-type-family-alt"> <span class="ecl-u-type-uppercase">DIGIBYTE</span> | <time dateTime="21 October 2024">21 October 2024</time> </div> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/news/european-digital-media-observatory-launches-media-literacy-guidelines" rel="bookmark"><span>The European Digital Media Observatory launches Media Literacy Guidelines</span> </a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div class="cnt-teaser no-media ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description"> <p>The European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) has launched Guidelines for effective media literacy initiatives, which aim to increase the effectiveness of media literacy initiatives across Europe.</p> </p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/newsroom_thumbnail/public/newsroom/items/EDMO_Guidelines_share_graphic_32_36ubwAHrZsmA0d302sGFNifilAM_175060.jpg?itok=tLMHJc3e);width:7.5rem"> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <div class="ecl-u-type-s ecl-u-type-color-grey-75 ecl-u-type-family-alt"> <span class="ecl-u-type-uppercase">PRESS RELEASE</span> | <time dateTime="24 July 2024">24 July 2024</time> </div> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/news/rule-law-report-2024-5th-edition-eu-better-equipped-face-rule-law-challenges" rel="bookmark"><span>Rule of Law Report 2024: with the 5th edition, the EU is better equipped to face rule of law challenges</span> </a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div class="cnt-teaser no-media ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description"> <p>The Commission has published its fifth annual Rule of Law Report, examining systematically and objectively rule of law developments in all Member States on an equal basis.</p> </p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/newsroom_thumbnail/public/newsroom/items/Rule_of_Law_credit_European_Union_NCURHAVinZZlJmwJCSyI9Onm84_165142.jpg?itok=UN7OR1OP);width:7.5rem"> </div> </article> </div> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <div class="ecl-u-type-s ecl-u-type-color-grey-75 ecl-u-type-family-alt"> <span class="ecl-u-type-uppercase">PRESS RELEASE</span> | <time dateTime="07 May 2024">07 May 2024</time> </div> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/news/first-eu-rulebook-protect-media-independence-and-pluralism-enters-force" rel="bookmark"><span>First EU rulebook to protect media independence and pluralism enters into force</span> </a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div class="cnt-teaser no-media ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description"> <p>Today, the European Media Freedom Act, a new set of unprecedented rules to protect media independence and pluralism, enters into force.</p> </p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/newsroom_thumbnail/public/newsroom/items/GettyImages1280292060_N8hT7FhpPzyPUvkUt0XGBqn2iRs_157202.jpg?itok=vgVzPEgo);width:7.5rem"> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-u-mt-xl ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-justify-content-end"><div class="ecl-u-pr-2xs"> <a href="/en/related-content?topic=171&type=5%7C13" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after ecl-link--secondary" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Info</span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div> <a href="/en/related-content?topic=171" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after ecl-link--primary" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Browse Media freedom and pluralism </span><svg class="ecl-icon ecl-icon--xs ecl-icon--rotate-90 ecl-link__icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" ><use xlink:href="/themes/contrib/oe_theme/dist/ec/images/icons/sprites/icons.svg#corner-arrow"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="ecl-row"></div> <h2>Related Content</h2> <h3>Big Picture</h3> <div> <div class="ecl-row ecl-u-mb-2x"> <div class="ecl-col-m-5"> <div role="img" aria-label="Media and digital culture" class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2021-07/GettyImages-1029147344%20%E2%94%AC%E2%8C%90%20metamorworks%20-%20iStock%20Getty%20Images%20Plus.jpg?itok=CUlOcjF9); width:auto"></div> </div> <div class="ecl-col-m-7"> <a href="/en/policies/media-and-digital-culture" class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone"> Media and digital culture </a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The Commission supports the digital transformation and competitiveness of the audiovisual and media sector in order to stimulate access to quality content and media pluralism.</p> </div> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="js-view-dom-id-f75991b3c2edc9ccfecbf7e7c831b7b640a4a704061b5642ac52ba4c5ab33b83"> <header> <h3>Dig deeper</h3> </header> <div class="views-view-grid horizontal cols-2 clearfix"> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/policies/monitoring-media-pluralism" rel="bookmark">Monitoring media pluralism in the digital era</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The Media Pluralism Monitor is a scientific tool designed to identify potential risks to media pluralism.</p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-03/Media%20freedom%20and%20investigative%20journalism%20call%20992x682.jpg?itok=Sj7UWlUL);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/policies/multimedia-actions" rel="bookmark">Multimedia Actions</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The EU's multimedia actions aim to strengthen news reporting on EU affairs from European perspectives.</p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-03/GettyImages-1158778963%20%E2%94%AC%E2%8C%90%20Tero%20Vesalainen%20-%20iStock%20Getty%20Images%20Plus.jpg?itok=AMspS2tA);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/policies/media-literacy" rel="bookmark">Media literacy</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>Media literacy empowers citizens of all ages to navigate the news environment, enabling informed decisions in the digital era.</p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-03/GettyImages-925256780%20%E2%94%AC%E2%8C%90%20seb_ra%20-%20iStock%20Getty%20Images%20Plus.jpg?itok=A4sLmJCi);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/policies/online-disinformation" rel="bookmark">Tackling online disinformation</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The Commission is tackling the spread of online disinformation and misinformation to ensure the protection of European values and democratic systems.</p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-09/GettyImages-1451440573%20%C2%A9%20Alicja%20Nowakowska.jpg?itok=GsgHmtW5);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="js-view-dom-id-68bdf415b4d4c302f0d9bd6c5cfae684079ade1942e6f57e3c779fa9e9e342be"> <header> <h3>See Also</h3> </header> <div class="views-view-grid horizontal cols-2 clearfix"> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/policies/virtual-worlds" rel="bookmark">Virtual Worlds fit for people</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>Virtual worlds, also referred to as metaverses, will provide opportunities as well as challenges. The Commission will ensure they reflect EU values and fundamental rights and foster innovation for businesses.</p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-07/POSTCARD_VW.png?itok=Obbhe7CQ);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/policies/audiovisual-and-media-services" rel="bookmark">Audiovisual and Media Services</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>These days we can watch our favourite programmes not just on TV, but also online. These shows are subject to the rules of the single market.</p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-03/AVMSD_0.jpg?itok=bn_nPPHr);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/policies/supporting-media-and-culture" rel="bookmark">Supporting media and digital culture</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The Commission is promoting a coherent approach on media policies, covering legislation on media services and the preservation of European cultural heritage.</p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-03/creativity-and-media.png?itok=FD61wSEU);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/policies/cultural-heritage" rel="bookmark">Digital cultural heritage</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>Cultural heritage is evolving rapidly thanks to digital technologies. The momentum is now to preserve our cultural heritage and bring it to this digital decade.</p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-03/chess_recoloringpeplophorosatacropoliusmuseum.jpg?itok=Y3Oj-vLL);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-m-6"> <article class="ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-pv-m ecl-u-border-bottom ecl-u-border-color-grey-15"> <div class="ecl-u-flex-grow-1"> <a class="ecl-u-d-inline-block ecl-u-type-prolonged-m ecl-u-type-bold ecl-u-type-family-alt ecl-u-mt-xs ecl-link ecl-link--standalone" href="/en/policies/copyright" rel="bookmark">Copyright</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The European Commission is adapting EU copyright rules to new consumer behaviours in a Europe which values its cultural diversity.</p> </div> </p> </div> <div class="ecl-u-media-ratio-3-2 ecl-u-media-bg-size-contain ecl-u-media-bg-repeat-none ecl-u-flex-shrink-0 ecl-u-ml-xl ecl-u-d-md-block" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2021-03/copyright.jpg?itok=e4VR3BdD);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="ecl-u-type-m"> <section class="cnct-page-footer ecl-u-mv-2xl"> <hr class="ecl-u-mv-xl"> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-12 ecl-col-m-4"> <h4>Last update</h4> <p>11 October 2024</p> </div> <div class="ecl-col-12 ecl-col-m-4"></div> </div> <hr class="ecl-u-mv-xl"> <a href="/en/node/9551/printable/pdf" class="ecl-button ecl-button--secondary" target="_blank"><i class="cnt-btn-pdf" aria-hidden="true"></i>Print as PDF</a> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node_view"></div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="ecl-site-footer"><div class="ecl-container 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