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EU Parliament analyses the impact of Google’s AI Summaries and AI Overviews on Publishers’ Revenue and Media Freedom

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026j.o.weideAI, DIGITAL, MEDIA, NEWS

When a user searches for news on Google today, the answer may come directly from Google’s own interface, without any click reaching the publisher that produced it. AI Overviews represent a structural shift in how information is accessed online and how its value is distributed. In its latest MEP briefing, the EU Parliament’s EUDS Special Committee examines what that shift means for the economic sustainability of independent journalism, for media pluralism, and for democratic resilience in the European Union.

Printed press distribution: EU Commission clears €107.5m in French state aid

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026j.o.weideMEDIA, NEWS

The European Commission has approved a €107.5 million French State aid scheme to support single-copy printed press distribution via a network of national distributors, wholesalers and retailers.

Spain: EU Commission approves €70 million state aid to support digitalisation of print media

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026j.o.weideAI, DIGITAL, MEDIA, NEWS

The scheme will promote the digitalisation of printed press in Spain, as the sector currently faces an underinvestment in digital technologies. The goal is to support the modernisation of activities to ensure economic sustainability and improve both resilience and competitiveness.

EU Media Industry Outlook calls to embrace tech innovation and user-centric models

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025j.o.weideANALYSIS, MEDIA, NEWS

The European Commission’s latest European Media Industry Outlook points to digital innovation and user centric models holding deep potential for Europe’s high quality audiovisual sector. As the sector is evolving at a rapid pace, the Outlook offers a number of key insights for the future scaling up, competitiveness, independence and appeal of European media.

European Media Hubs: EU Commission call to support reporting on EU affairs

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025j.o.weideMEDIA, NEWS

With a budget of €7.4 million, this EU Commission call for proposals is aiming to support independent reporting on EU affairs by European-level newsrooms.

Media Freedom Hub 2025: How the EU supports exiled Russian and Belarusian journalists

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025j.o.weideMEDIA, NEWS

Offering nearly €3 million in funding, this is the second such call following a first edition in 2023. Its main objective is to support the creation of a pan-European platform or network of media hubs that promote a pluralistic media environment.

EU Commission publishes European Media Data Market study 2024-2026

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024j.o.weideANALYSIS, BACKGROUND, MEDIA, NEWS

The European Data Market (EDM) Monitoring Tool has been tracking the progression of the European Data Economy since 2013. This tool provides valuable insights and quantitative data on its industry and regional dissemination, significantly influencing European policy strategies in this domain.

Eight news media projects gain €12m EU support

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024j.o.weideMEDIA, NEWS

This call aims to support two sets of projects: collaborations between media to stimulate innovation in business and editorial models; and projects that offer funding schemes to support media of particular relevance to democracy and civic participation, to enhance pluralism.

How to do Independent Audits under the Digital Services Act?

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024j.o.weideDIGITAL, MEDIA, NEWS

Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) must subject themselves to an annual audit, carried out by an independent auditor, to assess their compliance with their DSA obligations and with any commitments undertaken pursuant to codes of conduct and crisis protocols adopted.

New call for proposals supports EU fact-checkers and disinformation debunkers

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023j.o.weideDIGITAL, MEDIA, NEWS, PROJECTS

To create a safer and more trustworthy online environment, the European Union is strongly committed to the fight against disinformation. During the recent crises, fact-checkers have emerged as an integral element in the media value chain, verifying and assessing the credibility of content based on facts and evidence.

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