Noticias (13)
RSSThe MB has published its first Annual Report, 2025, providing an account of a productive inaugural year. During this year the MB successfully established its structures and delivered tangible progress on its mandate under the EMFA and the AVMSD, in a challenging era for the for the media ecosystem
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.
The Media Board welcomes the European Commission’s guidelines under Article 18 of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), an important step forward for the protection of editorial content that complies with journalistic and professional standards online.
The Media Board has assessed the acquisition of Ringier Hungary Kft. by Indamedia Network Zrt. The Media Board concludes that the resulting media market concentration poses risks to media pluralism and editorial independence
The European Media Services Board (Media Board) has published a statement relating to recent developments concerning the Slovak Council for Media Services, which stresses the importance of the independence of national regulatory authorities (NRAs).
The 4th Plenary of the MB marked a milestone for EMFA and AVMSD. Under the chairmanship of Carlos Aguilar (CNMC, Spain) the Plenary adopted core reports for the implementation of these EU regulations. Renate Nikolay, Deputy DG of DG Connect, delivered the keynote speech on EU policies and priorities
The Media Board coordinated a joint mapping of media literacy initiatives carried out by NRAs across Europe to mark UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week 2025. The Week highlighted how MIL empowers citizens to interpret information landscape shaped by AI and digital technologies.
The Media Board is launching a call for expressions of interest from stakeholders willing to support the work of the Board through the consultation mechanism, as set out in the European Media Freedom Act.
August 8, 2025, marks a major milestone for media freedom in the European Union as the core provisions of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) officially enter into application.
On 30 June 2025, the European Board for Media Services (the “Media Board”) held its third Plenary Meeting in Brussels, marking a decisive step in its mission to support the consistent and effective implementation of EU media law.