media regulation

Understand, track and monitor the changing face of media regulation with Cullen International. Derived from trusted sources, our expert analysis and benchmarks help organisations across Europe and the Americas stay informed on the latest developments and act with confidence in a fast-moving environment.

general topics covered

(Social) media platforms

The rise of platforms and services like YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and Facebook has created a host of new challenges for regulators, government and industry. We help you stay informed on the latest developments, understand the context of different national and international reforms, and grasp their implications.

  • The EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive
  • Video sharing platforms
  • Pay TV platforms
  • Social media platforms
  • Streaming websites
Public policy objectives

Get a global perspective on how public policy objectives are translated into regulation with our independent Media intelligence service. Understand the agenda, track and compare different national regimes, and anticipate change. Topics covered include:

  • Media ownership and pluralism
  • Fake news
  • Media literacy
  • Protecting minors
  • Must carry and findability
  • Public service broadcasting
  • Quotas
  • Fighting online piracy
Funding the creative industries

A more diverse media landscape is driving new and more complex forms of funding and investment. We provide expert intelligence and insight on the regulatory opportunities, risk factors and barriers to growth for the content and communications industries and policy makers in the 21st century, covering topics such as:

  • Special taxes
  • Advertising, sponsorship, product placement
  • Copyright
Media distribution

Get access to structured information on rules on content acquisition and media distribution in different territories, as well as unbiased intelligence on the competition issues arising from premium content and exclusivity arrangements. Topics covered include:

  • Premium content
  • Sports rights
  • Media chronology

geographical coverage

Americas (Data sheet)
Europe (Data sheet)

We’re trusted across the globe for our wide-ranging expertise in media regulation. See our datasheets for more information on our services’ geographical coverage, including the full list of countries, organisations, and topics we report on.

latest intelligence

Members of European Parliament call for faster enforcement of consumer protection rules and Digital Services Act against non-EU e-commerce platforms
23 February 25 Olha Hruba

Members of the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee questioned the European Commission on the state of play of ongoing investigations against non-EU e-commerce platforms, such as Shein and Temu.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
23 February 25 Miljana Todorovic

This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during last week. It also lists events taking place this week.

EU Parliament committee questions Commissioner Virkkunen on key files
20 February 25 Laura Sboarina

On 18 February 2025, members of the European Parliament committee for Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs questioned Commissioner Henna Virkkunen on a wide range of media topics under her portfolio, including the Digital Services Act, the upcoming EU Democracy Shield and the Commission’s proposal on the removal of Child Sexual Abuse online. This report summarises the answers given by Mrs Virkkunen.

Digital Services Act: discussion in European Parliament with European Commission on how interference into elections has been addressed so far
19 February 25 Laura Sboarina

The European Commission said that in case of an incident it could approach platforms swiftly in coordination with the relevant national Digital Service Coordinators. Platforms are cooperating with the Commission in its daily enforcement activities and these activities have already triggered very concrete positive changes.

European Commission to withdraw draft e-Privacy Regulation and AI Liability Directive
16 February 25 Marianna Mattera

The European Commission’s 2025 work programme prioritises simplifying EU regulations (e.g. cybersecurity rules) to reduce administrative burdens.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
16 February 25 Miljana Todorovic

This report gathers policy and regulatory developments at EU level covered by Cullen International’s Digital Economy and Media services during last week. It also lists events taking place this week.

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