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Nov 16, 2016

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Commissioner Oettinger meets with EMMA Board, delegation of publishers on future of the sector

Members of the EMMA Board and a delegation of European publishers met with Commissioner Günther Oettinger yesterday evening to discuss the future of Europe’s publishing sector. On this occasion, Oettinger expressed his broad support for publishers, saying that they play a necessary role in the creation and dissemination of quality content, which is crucial for a democratic society. He also participated in a Q&A with EMMA members, during which the Commission’s copyright proposal, proposal on reduced VAT rates, and e-Privacy proposal were discussed.

Nov 02, 2016

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Condemning violence against Journalists on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalist

Today, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, EMMA continues to strongly condemn acts of violence or harassment against journalists around the world.

Oct 25, 2016

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Pulitzer Prize Board opens all journalism categories to print and online magazines

After a couple of years’ experimentation, the prestigious Pulitzer Prize Board has now opened all its journalism prize categories to print and online magazine journalism. After opening two journalism categories to magazines in 2015, the board has unanimously decided to open all journalism categories to the magazine and online sectors in light of the recent developments in those sectors.

Oct 20, 2016

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EMMA joins as supporting organisation of the Accelerate! "Women in Media 2.0" conference in Brussels

EMMA is pleased to announce its support of the Accelerate! "Women in Media 2.0: Amplify the Voice of Female Experts" conference taking place in Brussels on Wednesday, 26 October. The event will explore, among other things, the diversity policies of major media organisations and how women are perceived in newsrooms and in the news. 

Oct 06, 2016

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Representatives of Europe’s media sector launch call for action to improve press freedom

Today at the European Media Freedom Conference 2016 Max von Abendroth, Executive Director of the European Magazine Media Association, together with Jane Whyatt, Project Manager at the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, launched a “Call for Action” from Europe’s media sector to improve press freedom across the continent.

Sep 27, 2016

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Press publishers join forces to safeguard democratic values in Europe by making the case for a strong European copyright

“Empower Democracy” (www.empower-democracy.eu), officially launched today, is a cross-border alliance initiated by Europe’s press publishers to raise awareness about the crucial democratic role of the press, the need for a free, independent, pluralistic and vibrant press sector in Europe is acknowledged in the ongoing copyright reform.