Europe’s magazine media, enjoyed by millions of citizens across the EU, plays a unique role in society:
1. Sharing knowledge and insights
a. Revision of Brussels I Regulation
b. Revision of Data Protection Directive
c. Net Neutrality policy
d. E-commerce Communication
e. Review of Data Retention Directive
f. Communication on an EU approach to collective redress
g. Proposal to amend Directive on the Community Code for medicinal products
2. Creating quality, trusted content
a. Advertising: bans, restrictions and requirements
I. Revision of car labeling Directive
II. Revision of data protection Directive
III. Proposal for a Directive on Credit Agreements relating to residential property
b. Copyright-related issues
I. Review of copyright law
II. Copyright infringement and review of enforcement Directive
III. Proposal for a Directive on certain permitted uses of orphan works
3. Delivering to consumers on all platforms
a. Upcoming Communication on VAT
b. Revision of Data Protection Directive
c. Competition issues
d. European Contract Law initiative
e. Consumer Rights Directive implementation
There are numerous initiatives, both legislative and non-legislative, which are currently under discussion at EU-level, which could have an impact on the delivery of independent and quality, trusted content by Europe’s magazine media to its valued customers on the various platforms now available, including print, iPads and smartphones.