Regulation (EU) 2024/1083 establishes common framework for media services in the internal market (eur-lex.europa.eu)

• European Media Freedom Act adopted on 11 April 2024.
• Harmonises rules on media pluralism and editorial independence.
• Applies to audiovisual, radio, and press sectors.
• Requires Member States to ensure independent media regulators and transparent ownership.
• Addresses state advertising and disinformation.

"The European Parliament and Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/1083 on 11 April 2024, creating a harmonised framework for media services across the EU internal market. The regulation aims to protect media freedom and pluralism, address market fragmentation, and ensure independent functioning of media service providers. It covers audiovisual, radio, and press sectors, introducing requirements for editorial independence, transparency of media ownership, and independent regulatory authorities. It also addresses state advertising allocation and measures against disinformation. Member States must comply by certain deadlines. The regulation amends Directive 2010/13/EU."