AgoraEU : Independent producers in high alert about Commission proposals

The European Commission’s announcement of the « AgoraEU » program is causing serious concern among independent audiovisual producers, who fear that changes to the « MEDIA+ » declination will threaten the future of cultural creation in Europe by favoring large broadcasters and blurring funding lines.

The European Commission’s announcement of its draft « AgoraEU » program, designed to frame the culture and media budget for the period 2028-2034, has provoked strong reactions in the independent audiovisual sector. While producers welcome the stated objectives – an overall increase in resources, support for pluralism, press freedom and the fight against disinformation – they…