Series Convention: Council of Europe imposes definition of independence despite Brussels
By adopting the Convention on the co-production of series, the Council of Europe has endorsed an ambitious definition of independent production, against the will of the European Commission. A strategic success for independent producers, at a time when discussions are opening on the future revision of the Audiovisual Media Services…
The European Parliament votes on access to social networks for young people, without solid proof of their harmfulness
The European Parliament has voted by a large majority in favor of a resolution calling for a massive tightening of online protection for minors: a harmonized minimum age of 16, a ban on functions deemed "addictive" and tougher penalties for platforms. Problem: some of the fundamental data provided by the…
Public broadcasting: a high‑stakes parliamentary inquiry
This coming Thursday, an exceptional parliamentary commission will grill the heads and anchors of public broadcasting, revealing an institutional, financial and editorial tug-of-war between France Télévisions and the powers that be - governance reforms, funding cuts and political pressure - and asking the crucial question: does public service still know…