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
12 August 25 Michele Ledger

This report highlights developments since the end of April 2025: Ofcom calls for urgent action to strengthen and maintain PSM; YouTube becomes a direct competitor to ad-funded TV services; online age checks enter into force amid surge in VPN downloads; repeal of the video-sharing platform regime; and more.

Germany: recent developments in the media sector
30 July 25 Michele Ledger

This report highlights recent developments since the end of April 2025: selection of media services that will need to be predominantly displayed on media interfaces, implementation of EU regulations, calls for reform of the media concentration law and more.

Protection of minors: overview of national initiatives on banning access to social media
30 July 25 Michele Ledger

Eight countries out of the fourteen countries surveyed are discussing the introduction of a ban on children accessing social media.

Temu receives preliminary finding that it is in breach of the Digital Services Act
29 July 25 Laura Sboarina

The European Commission informed Temu on 28 July 2025 of its preliminary view that the marketplace is in breach of article 34 of the Digital Services Act on the assessment of risks of dissemination of illegal products.

EU AI Act: analysis of code of practice on general-purpose AI models
28 July 25 Elisar Bashir

Providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models such as ChatGPT can demonstrate conformity with the relevant obligations under the AI Act by voluntarily signing up to the code. The chapters on transparency and copyright are addressed to all providers, while the commitments on safety and security are relevant only to providers of GPAI models which present systemic risks.

European Commission launches consultation on upcoming action plan against cyberbullying
23 July 25 Michele Ledger

Feedback can be sent until 29 September 2025 and will help the Commission to create a "comprehensive EU approach" to tackle cyberbullying.

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