Unique coalition of press and journalist organisations to address Europe’s press freedom challenges in Europe’s Cultural Capital, Wroclaw
The European Magazine Media Association, in cooperation with an alliance of national, European and international media and journalist organisations, is organizing a conference, “(R)EVOLUTION OF EUROPE’S PRESS”, on 1 July 2016 in this year’s European Capital of Culture, Wroclaw, Poland. The event will bring together press publishers, politicians, journalists, academics, start-ups and technology experts to discuss a holistic view of real and potential threats for press freedom in Europe.
German Federal Court ruling highlights urgent need for clarification of EU copyright framework
The German Federal Court of Justice today ruled that since publishers are not considered as rightsholders under copyright law they are not entitled to receive a revenue share from the German collecting society VG Wort.
EMMA is proud to support “Difference Day” – a celebration of freedom of speech and expression
For the second year in a row, EMMA is proud to support “Difference Day”, a celebration of journalism and freedom of expression organized by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bozar, iMinds and Evens Foundation.
Data Protection Regulation: the European Parliament approves new rules
On Thursday last week, the European Parliament plenary adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It will start to apply two years and three weeks after its publication in the EU Official Journal. The Regulation sets out a completely new framework for the lawful processing of personal data and will impact various activities of magazine publishers.
Adoption of the Trade Secrets Directive by the European Parliament: Investigative journalism must be guaranteed
Today, the European Parliament adopted the Directive on the protection of Trade Secrets. European journalists and media associations are concerned that this Directive could put journalists at risk therefore limiting their ability to investigate and report about businesses. This comes at a time when the “Panama Papers” revelations have reaffirmed the essential role that journalists, whistleblowers, and media play in informing citizens about issues of public interest.
In memory of EMMA Honorary Vice-President Kevin Hand
On Thursday, 7 April EMMA’s Honorary Vice-President Kevin Hand passed away following a brief illness. He was previously CEO of Emap and Hachette UK, former Chairman of EMMA’s British member PPA and an outstanding supporter of EMMA. We will all miss his advice and guidance as well his full-hearted support for EMMA. We will make sure to honour Kevin’s commitment to EMMA’s work over the last years and do express our condolence to the ones close to Kevin.
European press publishers welcome the Commission's plans on VAT for the digital press
European newspaper and magazine publishers welcome today's announcement by Commissioner Moscovici of a specific proposal coming up this year to reduce VAT rates for e-publications, along with what was announced by President Juncker in May 2015.
European newspaper and magazine publishers welcome EU Commission's launch of consultation on publishers' rights
EMMA, together with other European Newspaper and Magazine Publishers’ Associations - ENPA, EPC and NME - today welcomed the European Commission’s launch of a public consultation “on the role of publishers in the copyright value chain”. This consultation is an important step at a time when the role and the value of the press needs more than ever to be recognized in a global digital and media environment.
Summary of Future Media Lounge session on AVMSD published
Following last month's Future Media Lounge session, "A media framework for the 21st century: is regulatory convergence necessary?", the Future Media Lab. team has produced a brief summary of the event, which looked into the reform of the European Commission's Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD).
EDAA's OBA Self-Regulation Programme extends into Mobile
The European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) announces today the launch of New Mobile Principles, adapting the EU Self-Regulatory Programme on Online Behavioural Advertising to the mobile environment.
European newspaper and magazine publishers welcome EU Commission's launch of consultation on publishers' rights
EMMA, together with other European Newspaper and Magazine Publishers’ Associations - ENPA, EPC and NME - today welcomed the European Commission’s launch of a public consultation “on the role of publishers in the copyright value chain”. This consultation is an important step at a time when the role and the value of the press needs more than ever to be recognized in a global digital and media environment.
New Leadership Team at Ringier Axel Springer Media AG takes up work
A newly created team under the leadership of CEO Mark Dekan will from now on steer the development and implementation of strategy at Ringier Axel Springer Media AG, one of EMMA's Corporate Members. The team is made up of top managers from Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia, each holding distinct responsibilities. The introduction of this new market-centric organization aims at interlinking local operations with the overall strategy of the Group.
Draft report on energy labelling threatens the financing of professional press content
On 25 January 2016 the Industry, Research and Energy committee of the European Parliament published his draft report on the Commission Proposal for a Regulation on Energy Labelling.
This week's FML news round-up: adblockers, distributed content, mobile strategies and more
This week's Future Media Lab. news round-up covers a lot of interesting points for publishers. In this edition, read about the causes of adblocking, the implementation of native ads, strategies to cope with a rapidly changing content distribution landscape. Not to be missed!
Getting in touch with DG CONNECT: an interview with Lorena Boix Alonso
In a recent interview published on the Future Media Lab. blog, Lorena Boix Alonso, Head of Unit, Converging media and content, DG CONNECT in the European Commission shares her insights about the converging media world and how DG CONNECT is supporting innovation, media diversity and freedom in Europe.
Trade Secrets Directive text adopted by the European Parliament’s JURI committee
The draft version of the Trade Secrets Directive, negotiated in December by the Parliament and the Council, was adopted by the European Parliament’s JURI committee on 28 January.
On "Data Protection Day" EMMA reinforces publishers' ongoing commitment to the respect of data protection rights
Today, 28 January, marks "Data Protection Day", which commemorates the signing of the Council of Europe Convention, known as the “108 Convention”, in January 1981. On this occasion, EMMA would like to underline its members’ ongoing commitment to the respect of fundamental privacy and data protection rights.
EMMA answers Commission consultation on the Car Labelling Directive
The Car Labelling Directive 1999/94/EC, which outlines the requirements for informing consumers about the energy consumption and environmental impact of passenger cars, is currently under evaluation in the European Commission.
Future Media Lab.: Interview with Roberto Viola, Director General of DG Connect
On 26 January 2016, EMMA's think tank, the Future Media Lab., will be hosting its 6th annual conference, this year on the topic of technology and audience engagement. In the run-up to the event, the Future Media Lab. team conducted an interview with Roberto Viola, Director General of DG Connect in the European Commission and one of the panellists at the event.
