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43 articles available in total starting from 11/04/2005. Last article published on 27/03/2019.

Observatory launches electronic version of IRIS

The European Audiovisual Observatory has launched the electronic version of its legal media journal IRIS. Covering over 50 European countries, IRIS deals with topics ranging from copyright,...  

23/03/2010 | Legislation | Europe

The Council of EU Ministers approves the EU's telecoms reform package

The Council of EU Ministers unanimously approved the EU's telecoms reform package, first proposed by the European Commission in 2007. This decision comes after a political agreement on the package...  

23/11/2009 | Legislation | Europe

Two ideas for combating online piracy in EU

Interrupting Internet service to anyone illegally downloading films (following two warnings) or paying royalties for one’s Internet service, which would allow for legal downloading of all content,...  

13/02/2009 | Legislation | Italy/Europe

More promotion of European works: Achievements of articles 3i, 4 and 5 of the AVMSD

One year ago the EU’s AVMSD (Audiovisual Media Service Directive) came into force, providing a modernised legal framework for audiovisual media services by completing the Television without...  

08/01/2009 | Legislation | Europe

Opinions on creative content online

Until the closing date of February 29, the European Commission received contributions to its public consultation on the "Communication from the Commission on Creative Content Online in the Single...  

01/04/2008 | Legislation | Europe

Commission warns Italy about breaking EU TV advertising rules

The European Commission sent Italy on 11 December a letter of formal notice for violating EU advertising rules under the Television without Frontiers Directive. "Broadcasters need advertising and...  

12/12/2007 | Legislation | Europe

State aid: Commission approves UK film support schemes

The European Commission has approved a number of UK Lottery-funded film support schemes under the EU state aid rules until 31 December 2012. The schemes, which provide over £22 million (€30.6...  

12/12/2007 | Legislation | Europe

TWF: Brussels issues warning to Spain for not complying with television advertising rules

The Commission sent Spain a letter of formal notice today for failing to comply with the television advertising rules contained in the Television without Frontiers Directive (TWFD). A report by an...  

17/07/2007 | Legislation | Europe

Brussels extends funding regime on production

The European Commission adopted a communication today that extends the application of the current rules on state funding of film and audiovisual works until December 31, 2009. The communication on...  

14/06/2007 | Legislation | Europe

Bolkestein directive: Concerns for Belgian cinema

Supported by the Minister of Culture and the Audiovisual of the French-speaking community, Fadilaa Laanan, Belgian film industry professionals – including directors, producers and distributors –...  

08/06/2006 | Legislation | Europe

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