Issues
Advertising
- Supports advertising self-regulation and opposes the introduction of any advertising restrictions
Audiovisual
- Seeks to ensure fair competition between all types of media and prevent state aid leading to the creation of a discriminatory environment
Copyright
- Seeks to protect the rights of copyright holders
Environment
- Provides a framework within which newspaper publishers can share information and best practice on environmental issues
- Urges manufacturers of paper and inks to continue research for more environmentally sustainable alternatives models.
Jurisdiction
Media Pluralism and Information Diversity
- Seeks to remind the European institutions that since media is predominantly a national product and that there is no lack of media pluralism at the European level, and in line with the principle of subsidiarity, there is no competence for the European Union to act.
Media Literacy
- Seeks to promote the role of newspapers and the written press in enhancing media literacy
- Provides a forum within which media literacy experts from across Europe can exchange best practices
Press Freedom
- Works to promote and protect press freedom and freedom of expression.
Right of the public to information on major events / Sports’ rights
- Works to ensure that no communications or legislation at the European level include any mention of restriction to the right of the media to report on sports events or to the right of the public to receive newsworthy information.
VAT – Value-added Tax
- Supports the application of zero-rate VAT on newspaper sales, set by national governments, not at the European level.
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