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European Union: Adopted Audiovisual and Media Services Directive

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Adopted Audiovisual and Media Services Directive

The EU Audiovisual and Media Services Directive is adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. The Directive aims to create a single European Union market for audiovisual media services and regulates advertising, the measures to pr…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Local content requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2010-03-10
adopted

The EU Audiovisual and Media Services Directive is adopted by the European Parliament and the Counc…

2018-11-14
under deliberation

The EU Audiovisual and Media Services Directive is amended by the European Parliament and the Counc…

2020-11-23
in force

On 23 November 2020, the European Commission opened infringement procedures against 23 Member State…

2021-09-23
under investigation

On 23 September 2021, the European Commission has issued reasoned opinions to 9 member states as pa…

2022-05-19
in force

On 19 May 2021, the European Commission has referred five member states, Czechia, Ireland, Romania,…