Position papers, March 11, 2024
Digital Service Act consultations
The application of the Digital Services Act (DSA) to all online services kicked off on 17 February 2024. News Media…
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Position papers, March 1, 2024
NME joins industry in raising concerns about Apple’s compliance with DMA rulebook
NME and 33 other companies and industry associations sent a letter to the European Commission to voice serious concerns about…
Position papers, February 1, 2024
EU AI ACT – Joint statement from European creators and rightsholders
Brussels, 1 February 2024 We represent a broad coalition of over two hundred organisations in Europe’s creative and cultural sectors,…
Position papers, November 30, 2023
EMFA – Article 4: Protection of Journalists’ Sources must be in line with Human Rights Standards
With the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), the EU has set itself the noble goal of strengthening media freedom in…
Position papers, November 28, 2023
Media Sector calls on the EMFA Negotiators to support a strong Article 17
Brussels, 28 November 2023 Dear EMFA Negotiators, Tomorrow’s trilogue will be decisive to determine the final shape of most provisions…
Position papers, November 17, 2023
Joint Media Association letter on the EMFA – Art. 5.3 – Preserving the economic viability of commercial media
News Media Europe, together with EPC, ENPA, EMMA and AER, jointly representing tens of thousands of commercial media brands, newspapers,…
Position papers, May 2, 2023
Media sector calls for strengthening the protection of journalists and sources under the EMFA
In light of tomorrow’s Media Freedom Day (3 May), News Media Europe and colleagues from the wider media sector calling for…
Position papers, March 7, 2023
News Media Europe amendments to the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
Download News Media Europe’s suggested amendments to the European Media Freedom Act here. We acknowledge the intention to protect press…
Position papers, February 20, 2023
Submission to the public consultation on EU Digital Fairness
News Media Europe submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on EU Digital Fairness. The submission can be…
Position papers, February 11, 2023
Submission to the public consultation on Online Piracy
News Media Europe submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation Online Piracy of Live Content. The submission can be accessed…
Position papers, December 12, 2022
News Media Europe position paper on the European Media Freedom Act
Brussels, 12 December 2022 News Media Europe warmly welcomes the European Commission’s intention to protect press freedom in Europe. However,…
Position papers, September 8, 2022
News Media Europe position paper on SLAPPs
News Media Europe applauds the procedural safeguards on strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) proposed by the European Commission. Co-legislators should…
Position papers, March 22, 2022
Media Freedom Act contributions
News Media Europe submitted its input to the public consultation on the Media Freedom Act and the European Commission call…
Position papers, February 15, 2022
Position paper on Political Advertising
Please access our position paper on political adverting here. For more information, please contact Iacob Gammeltoft.
Position papers, December 21, 2021
Report on The impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) on the news media sector
Updated 21 December 2021 Download News Media Europe’s report on the impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) on…
Position papers, December 17, 2021
News Media Europe statement of serious concerns regarding the impact of recent judgements by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on freedom of the press
The ECHR plays a uniquely important role in shaping and protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of the citizens of…
Position papers, September 8, 2021
Position paper on the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
News Media Europe’s position on the Digital Markets Act can be accessed by clicking here. Recommendations include: Expand the obligation…
Position papers, October 8, 2020
News Media Europe’s contribution to the European Commission public consultation on the Notice on the definition of relevant market for the purposes of Community competition law
News Media Europe’s contribution to the European Commission public consultation on the Notice on the definition of relevant market for…
Position papers, January 21, 2020
NME’s Reflection Paper on the Digital Services Act
The NME reflection paper on the DSA can be found here. Main takeaways include: NME supports adjustments in the liability framework…
Position papers, August 21, 2018
NME response to European Commission’s Platforms to Business proposal
NME strongly welcomes the proposed Regulation which seeks to level the playing field for business users and corporate website users…
Position papers, January 26, 2018
UPDATED POSITION PAPER on ePrivacy
Ensuring privacy without undermining legitimate business models and media pluralism The digital business model of the news media sector relies…
Position papers, March 29, 2017
POSITION PAPER: Regulation on Privacy and Electronic Communications (ePrivacy Regulation)
On January 10th, the European Commission presented a proposal for updating the rules for electronic communications, through replacing the current…
Position papers, November 23, 2016
POSITION PAPER: Copyright in the DSM
16/11/2016 News Media Europe (NME) represents the progressive news media industry in Europe – over 2200 European newsbrands of newspapers,…
Position papers, August 16, 2016
POSITION PAPER: THE AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA SERVICE DIRECTIVE (AVMSD)
News Media Europe (NME) is the organisation representing and promoting the interests of the modern European news media industry. NME…
Position papers, June 22, 2016
POSITION PAPER: VAT ON E-PUBLICATIONS
News Media Europe (NME) is the organisation representing and promoting the interests of the modern European news media industry. NME…