European Media Hubs: EU Commission call to support reporting on EU affairs
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
The Commission aims to collect views on the scenarios outlined in the White Paper and provide all stakeholders: Member States, civil society, industry, and academics alike, an opportunity to contribute to the Commission’s future proposals in this domain.
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.
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.
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.
In response to growing threats to media freedom and the industry’s viability, MEPs adopted their position on a law to strengthen the transparency and independence of EU media.
How to safeguard media freedom, pluralism and independence in the EU? The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) will establish a common framework for media services in the EU internal market and introduce measures aimed at protecting journalists and media providers from political interference while also making it easier for them to operate across the EU’s internal borders.