Big tech from China and the U.S. is a serious threat to democracy and reliable information in the Netherlands. In a rare united front, Dutch media—newspapers, magazines, online platforms, and news agencies—are sounding the alarm to politicians:

It’s time to act. #Democracy #Netherlands #EU #Europe #OpenSource #Media #Factcheck #MediaPluralism

Choose European and open-source software. Here's a list of the ones I use now, with great pleasure!: https://mastodon.social/@TheStefan/114259071639384095

EU films accounted for 31% of broadcasts but 41% of viewing time, showing strong audience engagement with local/national works. #geoblocking #mediapluralism #eufilm #film #filmandtv #tvindustry #filmindustry #Audiovisual #Gamescom2025 #copyright digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/euro...

European Media Industry Outloo...
European Media Industry Outlook shows shifting trends and quality content production

The European Commission’s latest European Media Industry Outlook points to digital innovation and user centric models holding deep potential for Europe's high quality media sector.

Shaping Europe’s digital future

🔥 Another strong message to the telecoms Ministers ahead of next week's meeting in Léon: @EBU_HQ reminds policy makers that Europe's DNA is an #OpenInternet and #MediaPluralism, not #NetworkFees

🔗 https://t.co/u4x3D4KWYG

#FairShare #NetNeutrality https://t.co/vONlD1bk0n

Digital Network Act – Public service media call on governments to oppose network fees

The current Internet delivery model works well and remains key for securing access to diverse and pluralistic content.

Last week I was invited to discuss #FreeSpeech and #MediaPluralism in the context of the #EU's #Digital Services Act #DSA.

Not sure the panel recording will be public, so here are my notes in a long 🧵 thread:

▶️ The DSA is rather good at respecting #freedom of expression, it gives platforms some new tools to carefully consider and improve their moderation practices and users to defend their rights. [1/8]

RT @VeraJourova: Today I met with US Ambassadors to 🇭🇺 D. Pressman @AmbPressman & to the 🇪🇺 M. Gitenstein @USAmbEU.
We are fully aligned on the importance of Rule of Law #mediafreedom #mediapluralism & a well-developed civil society for a healthy #democracy in the all of the 🇪🇺 and in the 🇺🇸. https://t.co/biauJ4ngU1

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUintheUS/status/1661800785888329728

Věra Jourová on Twitter

“Today I met with US Ambassadors to 🇭🇺 D. Pressman @AmbPressman & to the 🇪🇺 M. Gitenstein @USAmbEU. We are fully aligned on the importance of Rule of Law #mediafreedom #mediapluralism & a well-developed civil society for a healthy #democracy in the all of the 🇪🇺 and in the 🇺🇸.”

Twitter

🧵1/ At the occasion of #WorldPressFreedomDay, we highlight some quotes from guests on the 'How to Fix’ the #EMFA media lab podcasts who zoomed in on the issues of:

#️⃣ #MediaPlurality / #MediaPluralism
#️⃣ #MediaCapture
#️⃣ #MediaOwnership transparency

#MediaFreedomAct #WPFD

Swedish presidency prepares for ministerial discussion on EU media law

The Swedish presidency of the EU Council wants to discuss how the Media Freedom Act will strengthen the media

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Swedish presidency prepares for ministerial discussion on EU media law

The Swedish presidency of the EU Council wants to discuss how the Media Freedom Act will strengthen the media

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Leading MEP proposes expanding 'media exemption' on content moderation

In her draft report on the proposed European Media Freedom Act, the European Parliament's rapporteur reinforce

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