Spain: recent developments in the media sector
06 January 26
Jerome Dheur
This report highlights recent developments since September 2025: the media regulator (CNMC) launched a second public consultation on age rating for audiovisual content; the code of conduct on influencer advertising was updated; CNMC announced it will monitor sound levels of commercial communications in audiovisual services; CNMC is concerned about the resources made available to implement the EU Media Freedom Act; and more.
Germany: recent developments in the media sector
19 December 25
Michele Ledger
This report highlights recent developments since September 2025: the Broadcasting Commission agreed on the objectives of media law reform; the interstate treaties on public service broadcasting and youth protection entered into force; a follow-up on prominence of services of general interest; and developments on AI.
UK: recent developments in the media sector
18 December 25
Michele Ledger
Between September and mid-December: Ofcom publishes call for input into the review of broadcasting legislation; resignations at the BBC (and other delveopments); Ofcom updates guidance on politicians presenting the news; developments on the enforcement of the Online Safety Act and more.
France: recent developments in the media sector
18 December 25
Jerome Dheur
This report highlights recent developments since September 2025: a draft law was tabled in Parliament to ban access to social media by minors under 15; the SHEIN case; a public prosecutor opened an investigation into TikTok algorithm; the Law on influencers is fully in force; Arcom is designated to enforce the rules on political advertising; initiatives on media concentration emerged in Parliament; and more.
Video games regulation
17 December 25
Janne Kalliala
This special report explores how EU regulation and competition law affect different parts of the video gaming value chain. Alongside content-related issues, it looks at distribution via app stores, the role of cloud gaming and mobile networks, and environmental issues linked to gaming equipment.
EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
14 December 25
Javier Huerta Bravo
This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during last week. It also lists events taking place this week. This is the last EU Digital & Media Weekly Report before 2026, when discussions in Brussels around the different policy and regulatory initiatives will resume after the end-of-year holiday period.