How can regulation support strong and free media to serve the public interest?
The draft EU Media Freedom Act proposes rules to ensure that the media is free from commercial and public interference and to ensure that it is visible to citizens in the digital environment. But what is missing?
In this episode, Laura Sboarina discusses this topic with Maria Donde, Chair of EPRA, the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities.
The conversation starts with some of the messages that were delivered during the conference that was jointly organised by Cullen International and EPRA on 29 March, 2023 and then addresses other topics such as advertising (including in the ad-tech ecosystem), interoperability of algorithmic systems and media literacy.
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16 September 25
Italy is the only country where hybrid mail falls within the postal universal service
Cullen International's new benchmark shows the availability and regulation of hybrid mail services in 21 European countries. Hybrid mail combines physical and digital delivery, either by printing digital mail for postal dispatch or by scanning physical letters and delivering them digitally.
11 September 25
EU initiatives to foster satellite connectivity
Our new Tracker covers the Commission’s flagship initiatives in relation to satellite infrastructure, satellite spectrum and new converged services like direct-to-device (D2D). It also covers the EU’s preparations for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), where satellite is on the agenda.
11 September 25
[INFOGRAPHIC] Top 10 European antitrust fines on Big Tech
The European Commission’s €2.95bn fine against Google is the latest in a string of hefty antitrust penalties that competition authorities in Europe have imposed on US Big Tech firms. Cullen International’s infographic provides an overview of these fines, putting them in context and showing how they are calculated.