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The Commission is seeking feedback until 26 January 2026 on the technical arrangements for the European Union repository of online political advertisements.
This report highlights recent developments since September 2025: new guidelines on prominence of services of general interest; entry into force of age verification for adult platforms; law on artificial intelligence; updated list of events of major importance for society; amendments to tax credit rules; new figures on media concentration; debate on reform of public service media; additional Italian trusted flaggers under the Digital Services Act.
This report highlights recent developments since September 2025: the media regulator (CNMC) launched a second public consultation on age rating for audiovisual content; the code of conduct on influencer advertising was updated; CNMC announced it will monitor sound levels of commercial communications in audiovisual services; CNMC is concerned about the resources made available to implement the EU Media Freedom Act; and more.
This report highlights recent developments since September 2025: the Broadcasting Commission agreed on the objectives of media law reform; the interstate treaties on public service broadcasting and youth protection entered into force; a follow-up on prominence of services of general interest; and developments on AI.
This report highlights recent developments since September 2025: a draft law was tabled in Parliament to ban access to social media by minors under 15; the SHEIN case; a public prosecutor opened an investigation into TikTok algorithm; the Law on influencers is fully in force; Arcom is designated to enforce the rules on political advertising; initiatives on media concentration emerged in Parliament; and more.
Between September and mid-December: Ofcom publishes call for input into the review of broadcasting legislation; resignations at the BBC (and other delveopments); Ofcom updates guidance on politicians presenting the news; developments on the enforcement of the Online Safety Act and more.
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