Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority closes consultation on revised guidelines on prominence of audiovisual and radio media services of general interest

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Communications Regulatory Authority closes consultation on revised guidelines on prominence of audiovisual and radio media services of general interest

On 13 June 2025, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority closes the consultation on the revised guidelines on the prominence of audio-visual and radio media services of general interest. The guidelines impose obligations to enhance the prominence of audio-visual and radio media services of general interest on user interfaces. The guidelines define criteria for general interest services, ensuring their visibility on various platforms and devices, including smartphones and tablets. The guidelines also introduce provisions to highlight radio services on audio-capable devices, such as in cars, and assess new technologies, such as digital video broadcasting internet, for integrating traditional and online broadcasts.

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Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Local content requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider, technological consumer goods, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2024-10-09
adopted

On 9 October 2024, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority adopted guidelines on the promin…

2025-02-20
adopted

On 20 February 2025, the Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) extended the deadline for …

2025-05-13
in consultation

On 13 May 2025, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority opened a consultation on the revise…

2025-06-13
processing consultation

On 13 June 2025, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority closes the consultation on the rev…

2025-10-09
adopted

On 9 October 2025, the Communications Regulatory Authority approved revised guidelines on the promi…