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European Union: European Commission opened consultation on review of Audiovisual Media Services Directive

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European Commission opened consultation on review of Audiovisual Media Services Directive

On 10 February 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) until 1 May 2026. The initiative evaluates whether the AVMSD, last revised in 2018, remains fit for purpose in a sig…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-11-23
in consultation

On 23 November 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation as part of a call for evidence f…

2025-12-21
processing consultation

On 21 December 2025, the European Commission closes a consultation as part of a call for evidence f…

2026-02-10
in consultation

On 10 February 2026, the European Commission opened a consultation on the review of the Audiovisual…

2026-05-01
processing consultation

On 1 May 2026, the European Commission (EC) closes the consultation on the planned review of the Au…