NEWS
The Media Board considers the protection of minors as a priority issue. Therefore, the Board welcomes the attention dedicated during Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address to the need to strengthen the protection of minors in the digital environment.
The Media Board submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the evaluation and planned review of the AVMSD, stressing the need for a revision to ensure the regulatory framework keeps pace with the profound transformation of the audiovisual ecosystem.
The Media Board adopted its opinion pursuant to Art. 4(4) of the AVMSD, concluding that the request of Hungary to adopt anti-circumvention measures was not substantiated and their actions did not satisfy the conditions set out in the Article.
On 2 July 2026, the Media Board held its fifth Plenary Meeting in Brussels under the chairmanship of Amma Asante (CvdM, Netherlands), reviewing the results achieved in the first half of 2026 and to set priorities for the year ahead. This was preceded by the first joint meeting with the DSA Board.
What is the Media Board
The Media Board is an independent advisory body created by the European Media Freedom Act. It gathers independent national media regulators and works closely with the European Commission to support media regulation at EU level.
The European Board for Media Services brings together national media regulators from across the European Union to support the consistent and effective application of media legislation promoting a free, pluralistic, trusted and competitive media environment throughout Europe.
The Board’s main goals are to strengthen media freedom, pluralism and transparency, ensure better cooperation among regulators, and respond to the challenges of the digital era, including disinformation and the protection of fundamental rights.
The Media Board is composed of representatives from national media regulators of EU Member States. It is led by an elected Chair and Vice-Chair and works through plenary meetings and thematic working groups to share knowledge and develop guidance.