NEWS
On November 4, Amma Asante, Chair of the Media Board, addressed the European Parliament, highlighting the progress made in putting the EMFA into practice. Amma Asante stated: “We have built strong momentum this year. And with your support, I am confident that we can continue to build on it.”
On Wednesday, 23 September, the Media Board organised its first Stakeholders’ Forum. The Forum provided an opportunity for direct exchange on the challenges facing media pluralism and sustainability and on the Media Board’s ongoing and future work.
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.
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.