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.
Policy Positions
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.
European Electronic Communications Code
Reflecting the importance of electronic communication networks for media pluralism and diversity
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
EBU contributes to consultations around the EU's future Radio Spectrum Policy Programme
The EBU has given input to the Radio Spectrum Policy Group's opinion on the EU's future Radio Spectrum...
EBU makes recommendations to European Commission for the Code of Practice on Disinformation
Together with other organizations in our sector and with leading academics, we recommend 10 Confidence...
New EBU position paper on the proposed Digital Services Act
In our new position paper on the proposed Digital Services Act, we ask EU decision-makers to make the...
Resources
Contract toolkit Members only
A selection of sample agreements and model clauses to support our Members' Legal Advisers
Legal & Policy Assembly documents Members only
Access all working documents and conclusions since 1999
Reference texts
A selection of key directives, recommendations and declarations from the EU and the Council of Europe, and other major European and international texts relating to media law
Tailored legal advice for Members Members only
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...
Governance Principles for PSM
Good governance of public service media, serving the interests of society as a whole, is actively supported...
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...
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
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