Policy Positions
Public service media and their audiences are impacted by a broad range of European Union policies and legislation. Learn more about the EBU's points of view on different EU developments in this section. You can also download a summary of our priorities for the European Commission mandate of 2019-2024.
Our Legal and Policy team defines our policy positions together with our Members, and in consultation with the Legal and Policy Committee and our expert groups.
For latest policy news and views, follow our dedicated Twitter feed @EBU_Policy.
5G and Media
Key Principles for Guaranteed Access to Public Service Content
Audiovisual Media Services Directive
Key principles for a safe, pluralistic and open audiovisual media landscape
Competition and Funding
Freedom to innovate in a rapidly changing digital landscape
Copyright and Licensing
Developing effective licensing solutions for the digital environment
Data & Privacy
Ensuring the right balance between offering innovative digital services and protecting individuals’ privacy rights and freedoms.
Media Freedom and Pluralism
Protecting the independence and diversity of media in Europe
Online Platforms
Uphold trusted and high-quality services online and enable citizens to access and find public service media online
Open Internet
Giving audiences unfettered, non-discriminatory and transparent access to online content
Spectrum
Choice and quality for Digital Terrestrial Television audiences
Trade
Protecting the European audiovisual model and cultural diversity
Latest
“A European Perspective”: using ground-breaking technology to foster greater understanding between citizens in Europe
A pioneering digital news service offers audiences multilingual coverage of major news stories from 12...
Lower UHF Spectrum: Priorities For Best Use
The EBU urges negotiators to protect the current agreement on how to use the lower UHF band.
Political Advertising: EBU reacts to the European Commission’s proposal
In our new position on the Political Advertising proposal, we advocate for several amendment proposals...
Resources for Members
Contract toolkit
A selection of sample agreements and model clauses to support our Members' Legal Advisers
Legal & Policy Assembly documents
Access all working documents and conclusions since 1999
Tailored legal advice for Members
We provide expert legal advice on day-to-day matters such as PSM governance and media law, intellectual property and rights agreements, commercial and sports contracts, and specific EU competition law issues, including mergers and State aid. Please contact burnley@ebu.ch.
Stay up-to-date
Featured publications
Public Funding Principles for PSM
The EBU has published Public Funding Principles for Public Service Media (PSM). Coming at a critical...
PSM Remit Principles for the Digital Media Age
The EBU's Legal Focus on PSM Remit Principles for the Digital Media Age deals with the critical question...
Copyright Handbook Members Only
With its new Copyright Handbook, the EBU provides its Members with a reference tool addressing the main...
Public Service Media and Prominence: Finding PSM in the Digital Space
This document gives advice on the national rules necessary to ensure prominence of public service media...
Contacts
Get in touch with the right person from our Legal and Policy team. If you are unsure who to contact, send an email to legalsecretariat@ebu.ch.
Data Protection Officer and Senior Legal Counsel
Legal & Policy
berg@ebu.ch
Senior Executive Assistant & Membership Legal Secretary
Legal & Policy
alexandre@ebu.ch