Press releases
Newspaper and magazine publishers in the European Union (EU) are increasingly facing economic, competitive, and regulatory challenges. In order to ensure that press freedom and pluralism in the EU can thrive and be sustainable, the right regulatory and economic framework conditions must be created. The free press and media must remain able to operate viable business models. A free press and media are a fundamental pillar of our democracy and indispensable for a diverse and pluralistic society and act as a counterweight to an increasingly polarized digital information space with disinformation and foreign interference.
Against this backdrop, the Digital Fairness Act (DFA) could potentially impact the core of business models of the free press, particularly in areas such as digital contracts and subscriptions, as well as personalisation of advertising and services. We therefore call on the Commission to refrain from introducing any horizontal measures that affect these business models and create additional, unjustifiable burdens for the free press.
The full document with EMMA-ENPA's contribution can be accessed below.
The European Magazine Media Association, is the unique and complete representation of Europe’s magazine media, which is today enjoyed by millions of consumers on various platforms, encompassing both paper and digital formats.
The European Newspaper Publishers’ Association (ENPA) is the largest representative body of newspaper publishers across Europe. ENPA advocates for 14 national associations across 14 European countries, and is a principal interlocutor to the EU institutions and a key driver of media policy debates in the European Union.
