Cullen International has just published a new benchmark showing if there are initiatives/ rules in the selected countries to put into application the EU Media Freedom Act (EMFA). It also describes the scope of the main measures proposed and provides information on the next legislative or regulatory steps. 

The EMFA aims to protect media pluralism and the independence of media services by harmonising national rules and procedures. It sets new obligations in relation to media services for a wide range of actors, including member states, very large online platforms and device manufacturers. 

The benchmark shows that all the member states surveyed have launched initiatives or adopted draft rules to put the EMFA into application. Only Denmark and Finland have formally completed the legislative process, although some specific regulations still need to be adopted in Denmark. 

It also shows no systematic trend in the transposition of the EMFA. Most member states seem to rely on existing frameworks with targeted adjustments.

The scope of the actions to implement the EMFA varies widely, covering, among others, media ownership transparency, control of media concentrations, audience measurement, the powers of the media regulator and the governance (and funding) of public service broadcasters.

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