EU Regulation 2024/1083 establishing the European Media Freedom Act adopted (eur-lex.europa.eu)

• Harmonises minimum standards for media pluralism and editorial independence across the EU
• Protects journalists' sources against deployment of intrusive surveillance software by state actors
• Establishes the European Board for Media Services to coordinate national regulators

"Regulation (EU) 2024/1083 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishes a common framework for media services in the internal market. It aims to protect media pluralism and editorial independence, enhance cooperation among national regulatory bodies, and set up the European Board for Media Services. The regulation includes rules on media ownership transparency, state advertising, protection of journalistic sources, and independence of public service media."