Understand, track and monitor the changing face of media regulation with Cullen International. Derived from trusted sources, our expert analysis and benchmarks help organisations across Europe and the Americas stay informed on the latest developments and act with confidence in a fast-moving environment.
The rise of platforms and services like YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and Facebook has created a host of new challenges for regulators, government and industry. We help you stay informed on the latest developments, understand the context of different national and international reforms, and grasp their implications.
Get a global perspective on how public policy objectives are translated into regulation with our independent Media intelligence service. Understand the agenda, track and compare different national regimes, and anticipate change. Topics covered include:
A more diverse media landscape is driving new and more complex forms of funding and investment. We provide expert intelligence and insight on the regulatory opportunities, risk factors and barriers to growth for the content and communications industries and policy makers in the 21st century, covering topics such as:
Get access to structured information on rules on content acquisition and media distribution in different territories, as well as unbiased intelligence on the competition issues arising from premium content and exclusivity arrangements. Topics covered include:
We’re trusted across the globe for our wide-ranging expertise in media regulation. See our datasheets for more information on our services’ geographical coverage, including the full list of countries, organisations, and topics we report on.
The EU top court held that member states cannot impose general age-verification obligations on providers established in another member state. However, they may require a specific provider to implement age-verification measures under the special derogation procedure of article 3(4) of the eCommerce Directive, where justified by the protection of minors and human dignity.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that a social media ban for children under 16 will be introduced in the United Kingdom. The ban would apply to platforms that enable social interaction and allow users to post content. The proposal also included restrictions on livestreaming and communication with strangers.
This edition features news about member states’ discussions on the proposed Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2); BEREC position on phase-out requirements in electronic communications networks in the CSA2; a new Benchmark by Cullen International on the implementation of the AI Act across EU countries; the publication of a code of practice on transparency of AI-generated content; discussions around the potential introduction of binding EU rules on the prominence of services of general interest; the adoption of a common template to notify data breaches under GDPR; and a provisional agreement by EU co-legislators on rules exempting some companies from GDPR's record-keeping obligations. It also lists events taking place this week.
During an event organised by the European Audiovisual Observatory in Norway, Anna Herold from the European Commission said that a ban at EU level had become inevitable.
At an event organised by the European Broadcasting Union on 9 June 2026, the EU Commission said it is considering a “European solution” that is enforceable, that goes beyond connected TV, and that takes into account national sensitivities in determining the services of general interest.
This report highlights developments on a draft law on investment obligations; consolidation of service offerings by ZDF and ARD; improvements of accessibility targets; new study on smart speakers and discoverability of radio; and new figures on online piracy of live TV signals
Get access to the full reports and find out what our service could do for you with a free trial.
For more information about our Media services, please contact :