On the 27th of October the Digital Services Act (DSA) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU. ERGA and its members welcome this important step that led to the entry into force of the new rules on the 16th of November.
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ERGA welcomes the entry into force of the DSA, which will bring about a safer
ERGA welcomes the objectives of the EMFA proposal and highlights the importance to secure an effective independence and adequate resources for its implementation
The European Commission published on 16th of September its proposal for a European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), a major legislative project. European citizens who have access to free and pluralistic media can form their informed opinions and fruitfully participate in democratic debate. In this regard, a well-functioning internal market for media is essential and can help foster media freedom and pluralism.
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17th ERGA Plenary: European media regulators gather and discuss how to provide input for key European legislative proposals
On 21st June 2022, the 17th ERGA plenary meeting took place in Brussels as the first in person meeting of the group in two years. Members gathered to take stock of ERGA’s work, in a crucial year for the legislative framework regarding the media sector. They exchanged views with the European Commission on current policy initiatives, for instance the upcoming European Media Freedom Act and the recently published strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation.
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ERGA shares the European Commission goals and calls for a higher level of transparency of political advertising
ERGA has published its statement on the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising. ERGA members fully support the approach of the European Commission imposing obligations on the whole value chain of political advertising as well as its ambition to ensure fair and transparent campaigns, both online and offline.
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ERGA submits its contribution to the Commission’s public consultation on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
ERGA members fully endorse the Commission’s initiative on the EMFA and its overall objectives to strengthen media freedom, independence and pluralism, as underlined in ERGA’s recently adopted position paper.
ERGA and EDMO meet to further strengthen cooperation in meeting disinformation challenges
ERGA and EDMO representatives met in Florence to further strengthen cooperation in meeting disinformation challenges.
Digital Services Act: independent supervision and strong cooperation are key
ERGA published its latest position paper, as the legislative work on the Digital Services Act (DSA) now enters in the final phase of the trilogue negotiations.
ERGA stands united and ready to contribute to the effectiveness of new EU economic sanctions on Russian state-controlled media
ERGA stands united and is committed to contribute to the swift and effective implementation of the measures by all stakeholders.
ERGA’s united response to foreign disinformation and information manipulation: European media regulators strengthen their cooperation
The European media regulators within ERGA have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to address the issue of disinformation, which is of utmost importance in the safeguarding of democracy and the protection of European values. Media regulators will work closely to affirm Europe’s digital and media sovereignity and endeavour to create a safe and trustworthy environment where fundamental rights are fully implemented and the respect of human dignity stands at its core.
ERGA presents its priorities to the Culture and Education Committee in the European Parliament
On Thursday 13 January 2022, the newly elected Chairperson of the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA), Mr Karim Ibourki, was invited for the first time by the CULT Committee of the European Parliament to present ERGA’s priorities for 2022.