A seminar titled “European Media Freedom Act and Digital Services Act: Safeguarding Media Freedom in a Secure Online Environment” is being held in partnership with EuropeanNewsRoom.
Sabine Verheyen (EPP, DE), who chairs the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) and serves as the rapporteur for the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), will introduce the draft report from the Culture Committee. This report is set to be ratified by Parliament during its plenary session, scheduled for October 2-5, 2023, before discussions with the Council commence.
Additionally, Christel Schaldemose (S&D, DK), a member of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and the rapporteur for the Digital Services Act (DSA), will outline the new requirements imposed by this legislation, which has recently come into effect for major platforms.
The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will also discuss how these two pieces of legislation work together to enhance media freedom, encourage democratic engagement, and combat misinformation.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 26 at 10:15 CEST
WHERE: Online via Interactio and in person at the European Parliament Anna Politkovskaya press conference room (SPAAK 0A50) in Brussels
Interpretation services will be provided in English, German, French, and Danish.
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