State aid and the audiovisual sector

State aid and the audiovisual sector

12/06/2025Authors (in alphabetical order): Olivier Hermanns, Justine Radel-Cormann
State aid and the audiovisual sector

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National rules applicable to influencers

National rules applicable to influencers

25/04/2025
National rules applicable to influencers

This report is the first ever comprehensive comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks that govern influencer activity in the EU-27, as well as in Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

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Green transition in the audiovisual sector

Green transition in the audiovisual sector

24/04/2025Author: Eric Munch
Green transition in the audiovisual sector

This report looks at the impact of the audiovisual sector on the environment. It examines international and pan-European legislation in this field, national legislation and film funding criteria and current carbon footprint calculating systems and collaborative approaches to sustainability.

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The European Media Freedom Act unpacked

The European Media Freedom Act unpacked

03/12/2024Author: Christina Etteldorf, Mark D. Cole
The European Media Freedom Act unpacked

This extensive, yet accessible report takes a deep dive into this new piece of media legislation that is intended to ensure media freedom, pluralism, and a well-functioning internal media market across the European Union.

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AVMSDigest - Safe screens: protecting minors online

AVMSDigest - Safe screens: protecting minors online

14/11/2024Authors: Amélie Lacourt, Eric Munch, Justine Radel-Cormann
AVMSDigest - Safe screens: protecting minors online

This report investigates how the AVMS Directive can help protect minors online.

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Legal challenges and market dynamics in the video games sector

Legal challenges and market dynamics in the video games sector

06/11/2024Authors: Thierry Baujard, Dirk Bosmans, Gaetano Dimita, Hugo Derivry, Yin Harn Lee, Jakub Kubit, Loïse Lyonnet, Michaela MacDonald, Thomas Paris, Marcin Przybysz, Linda Schlegel, Thomas Westin
Legal challenges and market dynamics in the video games sector

This publication explores the legal framework for video games.

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Media pluralism in selected Black Sea countries: the influence of European standards

Media pluralism in selected Black Sea countries: the influence of European standards

31/10/2024Verfasser: Andrei Richter
Media pluralism in selected Black Sea countries: the influence of European standards

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new in-depth analysis of European media law in the Black Sea Region.

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AI and the audiovisual sector: navigating the current legal landscape

AI and the audiovisual sector: navigating the current legal landscape

18/10/2024Author: Malte Baumann, Judit Bayer, Mira Burri, Gianluca Campus, Mark Cole, Kelsey Farish, Philipp Hacker, Elodie Migliore, Jan Bernd Nordemann, Justine Radel-Corman, Sandra Schmitz-Berndt, Bart van der Sloot
AI and the audiovisual sector: navigating the current legal landscape

This publication explores the legal framework around AI in the audiovisual sector.

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Media literacy and the empowerment of users

Media literacy and the empowerment of users

13/06/2024Author: Amélie Lacourt
Media literacy and the empowerment of users

This publication delves into the critical role media literacy plays in today's digital age, offering insights into current strategies in place to enhance users' abilities to navigate the complex media landscape.

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Curtains up on regulation and support measures for the cinema exhibition sector

Curtains up on regulation and support measures for the cinema exhibition sector

16/05/2024Author: Sophie Valais
Curtains up on regulation and support measures for the cinema exhibition sector

This report examines the regulatory landscape concerning the cinema exhibition sector.

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