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

United Kingdom: recent developments in the media sector
20 March 26 Michele Ledger

This report covers policy and regulatory discussions on the protection of minors online (including a possible social media ban); the announcement of which large video on demand service providers will come under enhanced media regulation; steps to implement the Media Act; a change of attitude of the government on artificial intelligence and copyright; a review to safeguard radio; and the future path of the government on the regulation of electronic programme guides.

European Parliament discusses how to better defend democracy from disinformation and foreign information manipulation
19 March 26 Laura Sboarina

The EU Parliament committee on the European Democracy Shield has started discussing its report on findings and recommendations on the EU Commission initiative.

France: recent developments in the media sector
17 March 26 Jerome Dheur

This report highlights the adoption in Parliament of a draft law to ban access to social media for minors under 15; France's proposals for the future Digital Fairness Act; a bill to ensure media pluralism in the news media sector; President of Arcom's call for modernised media rules; recent strategic partnerships in the media sector; and more.

EU Digital & Media Weekly Report
15 March 26 Miljana Todorovic

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

European Parliament proposes to restrict the scope of the e-Privacy derogation for the voluntary detection of child sexual abuse online
11 March 26 Laura Sboarina

The European Parliament proposed to restrict voluntary detection to previously identified child sexual abuse material, unknown material flagged by other users, and targeting of suspects. It also clarified that the derogation of the e-Privacy Directive should not apply to end-to-end encrypted communications. Trilogue negotiations can now start.

European Parliament calls for copyright safeguards in the age of generative artificial intelligence
11 March 26 Olha Hruba

The resolution adopted by a large majority on 10 March 2026 calls on the Commission to create a functioning licensing market for the use of copyrighted works in AI training.

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