Commission reports on the promotion of European works by audiovisual media services

The Commission has published a new report, with an accompanying study, on the implementation of the measures aiming at promoting European works by audiovisual media services.

The report forms part of a regular monitoring exercise as laid down in Directive 2010/13/EU (also known as the Audiovisual Media Services Directive). For the first time, this periodic reporting takes into account the new obligations introduced by Directive (EU) 2018/1808, which amended Directive 2010/13/EU, by strengthening the rules on the promotion of European works by audiovisual media services.

The report covers the years from 2020 to 2021 for both non-linear - video-on-demand (VOD) - services and linear - broadcasting - services and it is based on national reports provided by Member States as well as on an independent study.

Not all Member States had fully transposed Directive (EU) 2018/1808 by the end of the reference period of this report, which also included the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, the report offers first insights into the implementation of the new obligations and relevant market developments. Concerning the national legal frameworks, the report outlines the main changes in national legislations.

Regarding VOD services, the report shows that VOD players have continued to grow their revenues and their overall number has increased in the EU.

Regarding broadcasting services, the report takes note of stagnating revenues and total number of TV channels.

According to national reports provided by Member States, the quotas of European works and independent works are, in general, being implemented well and above the thresholds.

The report also provides information about the financial investment obligations on European works introduced by some Member States.

The main findings can be consulted in the report below, in addition to a more detailed reporting on the application of the relevant provisions.

Commission reports on the promotion of European works by audiovisual media services

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