The EBU’s Legal & Policy team advocates for public service media's interests within the EU Institutions and keeps Members consistently informed through informative publications and updates. This year sees great popularity for our policy positions, alongside a familiar handbook in the top spot. See also the top 10 legal & policy news in 2025. 

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10. EBU contribution to the European Commission consultation on Generative AI

Our submission highlights the challenges generative AI poses to the media and makes the case for policies and regulations that foster innovation while allowing public service media to benefit from Generative AI. 

9. EBU contribution to the European Commission consultation on the Multiannual Financial Framework

We call on the EU to prioritize robust support for media innovation within the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Such an investment would equip public media to drive audience engagement, innovate, and safeguard trustworthy journalism. A well-designed MFF can bolster democratic resilience, counter disinformation, and reduce reliance on non-European digital infrastructure.

8. EBU contribution to the consultation on the protection of minors guidelines under the Digital Services Act

Our contribution calls for the protection of minors guidance under the DSA to align with all relevant EU legislation, especially the Audiovisual Media Services Directive and to reflect the sector-specific European Media Freedom Act principles.

7. EBU contribution to the European Commission consultation on the European Democracy Shield

Our contribution stresses the essential democratic role of independent media and calls for the European Democracy Shield to safeguard a free, independent, and pluralistic media landscape, alongside a fair and safe online environment.

6. Public service media bringing their best for Europe

Packed with facts and figures, this publication showcases the contribution PSM are making to Europe and how they continue to deliver on their mission to inform, educate, and entertain every citizen.

5. Towards a tangible and effective implementation of the European Media Freedom: Audience Measurement obligations

In a joint media industry position with ACT and egta, we urge the European Commission to establish clear guidelines for audience measurement under the European Media Freedom Act. 

4. EBU Copyright Handbook

This toolkit aims to increase awareness of all the rights and obligations under copyright law to be taken into account when creating, selecting and using protected material.

3. Big tech, fair play: PSM rights and remedies under the EU digital legal framework

An accessible guide outlining the legal tools available to PSM under the current EU digital legal framework when facing Big Tech infringements.

2. Debunking the 'crowding out' myth

This independent economic study reveals that there is no evidence that PSM online news harms the revenues or reach of commercial news providers, on the contrary, it has a ‘crowding in’ effect.

1. Digital Services Act Handbook (Public Version)

For the third year in a row, this publication has topped our download charts! Our DSA Handbook offers PSM a clear overview of DSA provisions and their implications for online activities.