European Union: European Media Freedom Act including the right of customisation of the media offer enters into force
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European Media Freedom Act including the right of customisation of the media offer enters into force
On 8 May 2027, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) enters into force. The EMFA aims to increase and promote transparency regarding media ownership and establish safeguards for editorial independence and media pluralism. The EMFA introduces the right for consumers to customise the media offerings on their devices and interfaces. The media services providers and entities developing and introducing devices and user interfaces in the European market are required to add a functionality that enables users to change the default settings to control the media services.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider, technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2022-09-16
under deliberation
2023-06-21
under deliberation
2023-10-03
under deliberation
2023-12-15
under deliberation
2024-01-19
under deliberation
2024-03-13
under deliberation
2024-03-26
adopted
2024-05-07
in grace period