Press releases

2024

• Press release – “ERGA warmly welcomes the adoption of the European Media Freedom Act” (April 2024)

2023

• Press release – “20th ERGA Plenary: European media regulators look into the future, from the implementation of the DSA to the introduction of the EMFA” (December 2023)
• Press release – “ERGA adopts its position for the trilogues on the European Media Freedom Act and wishes a swift finalization of the legislative process” (October 2023)
• Press release – “19th ERGA Plenary: European media regulators gather and discuss their role in a changing audiovisual environment” (June 2023)
• Press release – “ERGA signs a joint Declaration with other networks of regulators supporting the goals of the UNESCO Global Conference for the protection of democracy and human rights” (March 2023)

2022

• Press release – “ERGA Plenary: Members discuss the EMFA, elect the new Board and look ahead to the work programme for 2023” (December 2022)
• Press release – “European Media Freedom Act (EMFA): ERGA adopts its position paper supporting the initiative and calling for an effective independence of the new European Board for Media Services” (November 2022)
• Press release – “ERGA welcomes the entry into force of the DSA, which will bring about a safer digital environment in Europe, and is prepared for its application” (November 2022)
• Press release – “ERGA welcomes the objectives of the EMFA proposal and highlights the importance to secure an effective independence and adequate resources for its implementation” (October 2022)
• Press release – “Transparency and targeting of political advertising: ERGA asks for clearer definitions and an unequivocal commitment to coordinated governance” (September 2022)
• Press release – “17th ERGA Plenary: European media regulators gather and discuss how to provide input for key European legislative proposals” (June 2022)
• Press release – “ERGA shares the European Commission goals and calls for a higher level of transparency of political advertising” (April 2022)
• Press release – “ERGA submits its contribution to the Commission’s public consultation on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)” (April 2022)
• Press release – “ERGA and EDMO meet to further strengthen cooperation in meeting disinformation challenges” (March 2022)
• Press release – “Digital Services Act: independent supervision and strong cooperation are key” (March 2022)
• Press release – “ERGA stands united and ready to contribute to the effectiveness of new EU economic sanctions on Russian state–controlled media” (March 2022)
• Press release – “ERGA’s united response to foreign disinformation and information manipulation: European media regulators strengthen their cooperation” (February 2022)
• Press release – “European media regulators start their work in a crucial year for the development of the EU media framework” (February 2022)
• Press release – “ERGA presents its priorities to the Culture and Education Committee in the European Parliament” (January 2022)

2021

• Press release – “Transparency only harms those who have something to hide” (December 2021)
• Press release – “Strength lies in cooperation” (December 2021)
• Press release – “Regulators call for a more streamlined Code of Practice on Disinformation” (November 2021)
• Press release – “No time to lose in dealing with illegal content and disinformation online” (November 2021)
• Press release – “ERGA adopts Proposals Aimed at Strengthening the Digital Services Act (DSA) with Respect to Online Content Regulation” (July 2021)
• Press release – “European media regulators met for their semi-annual plenary” (June 2021)
• Press release – “ERGA welcomes guidance to strengthen the Code of Practice and is ready to work on its effective implementation” (May 2021)
• Press release – “ERGA calls for uniform definitions and European rules for transparency of political advertising” (April 2021)
• Press release – “ERGA welcomes the DSA and DMA proposals and points out ways for better enforceability” (March 2021)
• Press release – “ERGA Report provides recommendations feeding into debates on strengthening the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation and new rules on political advertising transparency” (March 2021)

2020

• Press release – “Media regulators adopt new framework for cooperation to strengthen cross-border law enforcement” (December 2020)
• Press release – “ERGA Focus Session: Stabilisation of a Free Media System – From Thinking to Acting” (Sept 2020)
• Press release – “ERGA adopts its contribution to the public consultation on the European Democracy Action Plan” (Sept 2020)
• Press release – “ERGA publishes report on gender diversity on and off screen” (Jul 2020)
• Press release – “ERGA adopts its first contribution to upcoming debates about the Digital Services Act” (Jun 2020)
  Press release – “EU Media regulators discuss the future of European Media” (Jun 2020)
• ERGA Press release on Disinformation Report 2019 (Apr 2020)
• ERGA Press release on COVID-19 pandemic (Apr 2020)

2016 – 2019

• 12th ERGA Plenary meeting – 10 December 2019
• 11th ERGA Plenary meeting (Bratislava) – 20-21 June 2019
• 10th ERGA Plenary meeting – 26 November 2018
• ERGA Press release on the election of the ERGA Chair for 2019 and the rest of 2018
• 9th ERGA Plenary meeting (Zagreb) – 23 March 2018
• 8th ERGA Plenary meeting – 9 November 2017
• 7th ERGA Plenary meeting – 9 March 2017
• 6th ERGA Plenary meeting – 29 November 2016
• ERGA Press release on the self-regulatory initiatives to protect minors online (9 June 2016)
• ERGA Press release on the proposal by the European Commission to revise AVMSD (25 May 2016)
• 5th ERGA Plenary meeting (Amsterdam) – 2 March 2016
• ERGA Press release “The protection of minors in a converged environment” and “Material jurisdiction in a converged environment” (26 January 2016)
• ERGA Press release on the necessity of independent media (January 11, 2016)

Statements

• ERGA Statement on alarming developments for the independent and effective functioning of media regulators in Europe – (8 April 2016)
• ERGA Statement on the necessity of independent media (DE – FR) (11 January 2016)
• ERGA statement on freedom of expression (FR) (15 April 2015)
• ERGA statement on the independence of NRAs in the audiovisual sector (October 2014)

Speeches or ERGA contribution to other events

• Presentation-debate on the revision of the AVMS Directive. Madeleine de Cock Buning contributed to a presentation-debate organised by the representative office of the European Parliament in Barcelona on 21 April 2017.
• The new AVMS Directive: Time for a future proof agreement? The Chair of ERGA, Madeleine de Cock Buning, gave a Keynote speech at the CERRE Executive Seminar on 22 March 2017.
• Media pluralism and democracy, Madeleine de Cock Buning, Chair of ERGA, gave a testimony during the Annual Colloquium on Fundamental Rights organised by the European Commission in Brussels in November 2016.
• The review of the AVMS Directive: instiutional and market pressures. The chair of ERGA, Madeleine de Cock Buning, contributed to a seminar organised by AGCOM and Eurovisioni in Rome on 21 October 2016.
• How to protect our children in a digital environment? Madeleine de Cock Buning as chair of ERGA participated in the panel discussion organised by iCmedia in Brussel on 27 September 2016.
• Public Hearing on the AVMS Directive. The Chair of ERGA, Madeleine de Cock Buning gave a presentation to the CULT Committee of the European Parliament in Brussels on 26 September 2016.
• Protection of Minors – Convergences of Regulation. Madeleine de Cock Buning contributed to a conference organised by the Slovak EU Presidency in Bratislava on 16 September 2016.
• The Importance of Media Pluralism. Madeleine de Cock Buning, Chair of ERGA, gave a speech during the Annual European Media Law conference organised by ERA and EMU in Brussels on 3 June 2016.
• Families and Media Self-Regulation. The chair of ERGA, Madeleine de Cock Buning, wrote a blogpost for the London School of Economics Media Policy Project, after participating in a workshop in London on 10 May 2016.
• The Platform is the Message! Madeleine de Cock Buning, Chair of ERGA, gave a key note speech during a symposium organised by CSA and Cullen International in Brussels on 10 March 2016.