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

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European Commission closes consultation on review of Audiovisual Media Services Directive

On 1 May 2026, the European Commission (EC) closes the consultation on the planned review of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD). The consultation opened on 10 February 2026. The review, required under Article 33 AVMSD and planned in th…

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…