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class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description"> 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> <div class="ecl"><p>The EU's Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) governs EU-wide coordination of national legislation on all audiovisual media — traditional TV broadcasts and on-demand services. </p> <p><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/revision-avmsd">The latest review of AVMSD</a> was carried out in 2018. To help Member States with the implementation of the new AVMSD the Commission has adopted three sets of guidelines:</p> <ol> <li><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2020.223.01.0003.01.ENG&toc=OJ:C:2020:223:TOC">guidelines on video sharing platforms</a></li> <li><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2020.223.01.0010.01.ENG&toc=OJ:C:2020:223:TOC">guidelines on European works</a></li> <li><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52023XC0223(01)"><span lang="EN-US">guidelines on the scope of Member States’ media literacy reports</span></a></li> </ol> <h2 id="ecl-inpage-kmnbfkw9">Goals of EU coordination</h2> <ul> <li>Providing rules to shape technological developments</li> <li>Creating a level playing field for emerging audiovisual media</li> <li>Preserving cultural diversity</li> <li>Protecting children and consumers</li> <li>Safeguarding media pluralism</li> <li>Combating racial and religious hatred</li> <li>Guaranteeing the independence of national media regulators</li> </ul> <h2 id="ecl-inpage-kmnbfom2">Areas of EU coordination</h2> <p>The AVMSD governs EU-wide coordination of national legislation in the following areas:</p> <ul> <li>general principles</li> <li>incitement to hatred</li> <li>accessibility for people with disabilities</li> <li>principles of jurisdiction</li> <li>major events</li> <li>promotion and distribution of European works</li> <li>commercial communications</li> <li>protection of minors</li> </ul> <h2 id="ecl-inpage-kmnbhysh">Further Reading</h2> <h3>Reports of targeted consultations</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/summary-report-targeted-consultation-method-calculation-share-european-works-and-exemptions-low">On the method of calculation of the share of European works and the exemptions for low audience and low turnover (Art. 13(7) Directive (EU) 2010/13)</a> — published 18/06/2020</li> <li><a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/summary-report-targeted-consultation-practical-application-essential-functionality-criterion">On the practical application of the essential functionality criterion of the definition of video sharing platform services (Recital 5 of Directive 2018 /180)</a> — published 18/06/2020</li> </ul> <h3>Download documents</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32010L0013:EN:NOT">AVMSD - 2010/13/EU - Codified version </a>(All languages)</li> <li><a href="http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32010L0013R(01):EN:NOT">Corrigendum to Directive 2010/13/EU</a> ( OJ L 95, 15.4.2010 )</li> <li><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2020.223.01.0010.01.ENG&toc=OJ:C:2020:223:TOC">Guidelines on the method of calculation of the share of European works and the exemptions for low audience and low turnover</a> (Article 13(7) Directive (EU) 2010/13)</li> <li><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2020.223.01.0003.01.ENG&toc=OJ:C:2020:223:TOC">Guidelines on the practical application of the essential functionality criterion of the definition of video-sharing platform services</a> (Recital 5 of Directive (EU) 2018/1808/EU)</li> <li><a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52023XC0223(01)"><span>Guidelines on the scope of Member States’ reports concerning measures for the promotion and development of media literacy skills</span></a><span> (Article 33a(3) of Directive (EU) 2018/1808)</span></li> </ul> </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"> <div class="cnt-row cnt-row__first"> <div class="ecl-u-mv-s"> <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2018/1808/oj" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone cnt-link--icon-after" >Audiovisual and Media Services Directive</a> </div> </div> <div class="cnt-row"> <div class="ecl-u-mv-s"> <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/avpolicy/reg/history/index_en.htm" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone cnt-link--icon-after" >History of EU AV rules</a> </div> </div> <div class="cnt-row"> <div class="ecl-u-mv-s"> <a 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@MediaEU</span></a></li></ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ecl-row"> <div class="ecl-col-12"> <h2>Latest News</h2> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="js-view-dom-id-2e86c74cfb423c54bb165830149c1031d5fead27d640ea11fc5e40666c1afbe0"> <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"> <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="28 August 2024">28 August 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/ten-eu-supported-works-nominated-venice-film-festival" rel="bookmark"><span>Ten EU-supported works nominated at Venice Film Festival</span> </a> <p 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June 2024">17 June 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-grants-eu95-million-cross-border-coverage-eu-news" rel="bookmark"><span>Commission grants €9.5 million for cross-border coverage of EU news</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 will grant nearly €10 million to media across the EU for the production and distribution of information through digital formats, as well as innovative audio formats.</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_14QasH8rhTbTMBhQT6oLwsL7qUw_161509.jpg?itok=88AGjmJM);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="04 June 2024">04 June 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-services-and-erga-partner-support-digital-services-act-enforcement" rel="bookmark"><span>Commission services and ERGA partner in support of Digital Services Act enforcement</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 services in charge of the enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) have agreed to structure their ongoing cooperation to support the Commission's supervision and enforcement activities under the DSA.</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/GettyImages485830986__Mihail_P__iStock_Getty_Images_Plus_vRvY7CGlM3zqz2fM1da2HjkJnck_160296.jpg?itok=BJOGhSZW);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="27 May 2024">27 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/five-media-supported-films-awarded-2024-cannes-film-festival" rel="bookmark"><span>Five MEDIA-supported films awarded at 2024 Cannes Film Festival</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>Five EU-funded titles received awards at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which concluded on Sunday 27 May with a closing ceremony.</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/GettyImages1445871179__mesh_cube_kwB6SuQF2Uic6B8vbzcj3ijixU_159121.jpg?itok=J0Pgii2B);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"> <a href="/en/related-content?topic=160" class="ecl-link ecl-link--standalone ecl-link--icon ecl-link--icon-after ecl-link--primary" ><span class="ecl-link__label">Browse Audiovisual & Media Services</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-88bcceb4d9552a9c411d6e9e886f1d5fa262b7b229c11942b0fae33f4786b8ae"> <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/media-convergence" rel="bookmark">Media Convergence</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The transformation of the audiovisual media landscape offers the potential for new experiences and opportunities. It also poses many questions for us.</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/2021-05/convergence.jpg?itok=BTdHpzNx);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/international-audiovisual" rel="bookmark">The international context of audiovisual policy</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>International agreements and constraints in the audiovisual sector play an important role on how the EU and Member States develop audiovisual policy.</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/2021-05/international_audiovisual_0.jpg?itok=Ri6V1RM5);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/revision-avmsd" rel="bookmark">Revision of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD)</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive creates a media framework for Europe's 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/GettyImages-1054657186%20BrAt_PiKaChU%20-%20iStock%20Getty%20Images%20Plus%201600px.jpg?itok=7jmkMl_T);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/creative-europe-media" rel="bookmark">Creative Europe MEDIA Programme</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The MEDIA strand of the Creative Europe programme is designed to support European film and other audiovisual industries.</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/2024-10/EU%20flag-Crea%20EU%20%2B%20MEDIA%20EN.png?itok=gk0jZHdI);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/film-forum" rel="bookmark">The European Film Forum</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The European Film Forum is a platform for a structured dialogue between policy makers and stakeholders in the audiovisual sector.</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/2022-04/16-9%20GettyImages-1187524818%20ponsulak.jpg?itok=tviIyhO9);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/media-and-audiovisual-action-plan" rel="bookmark">European Media and Audiovisual Action Plan</a> <p class="ecl-u-type-paragraph ecl-u-type-color-grey-100 ecl-u-mt-xs"> <div> <p>The Media and Audiovisual Action Plan (MAAP) aims to boost European media and help maintain European cultural and technological autonomy in the 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/media-digital_73117.jpg?itok=TI8yAJ5m);width:7.5rem"></div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="js-view-dom-id-83245bdf5c88e87df98e2fefa2b7ee1e88f815ab5afc69f3f800ee68841a8ca1"> <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/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> <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/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 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> 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