Public service media calls on the EU Commission to make prominence rules binding at the EU level
11 June 26
Laura Sboarina
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.
Germany: recent developments in the media sector
09 June 26
Michele Ledger
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
United Kingdom: recent developments in the media sector
08 June 26
Emilie Degand
This report covers policy and regulatory discussions on the protection of minors online; new protections against the misuse of intimate images; steps to implement the Media Act; the government's response on future rules for copyright and AI; the responsibilities of platforms in tackling illegal online content; and a new regulation expanding the scope of regulated electronic programme guides.
Italy: recent developments in the media sector
08 June 26
Laura Sboarina
This report highlights developments on prominence of audiovisual and radio services of general interest; new rules on audience measurement of digital services; the end of the dispute between the media regulator and Meta on press publishers' rights; enforcement actions against adult websites failing to check the age of users; and new web accessibility rules for video streaming services and apps.
France: recent developments in the media sector
07 June 26
Jerome Dheur
This report highlights Arcom's strategic plan for 2026 – 2028; the adoption in the Senate of a new version of the draft law to ban access to social media for minors under 15; a bill to strengthen the enforcement of neighbouring rights for press publishers; a draft law to introduce a presumption that artificial intelligence providers use protected works; Arcom's call for application for digital terrestrial television licences; and more.
EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
07 June 26
Marianna Mattera
This edition features news about the European Commission’s tech sovereignty package; an industry event addressing ICT supply chain measures under the proposed Cybersecurity Act 2; a BEREC workshop on measures to combat fraud; discussions on piracy and dynamic blocking injunctions in the European Parliament; and the Commission’s publication of the conclusions from its workshop on the review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive. It also lists events taking place this week.