MPM 2023: Media Pluralism Monitor published
Summary
The project aims at regularly assessing the risks to media pluralism in Europe, taking into account legal, political and economic variables. As in previous versions, the MPM 2023 also includes an additional focus on media pluralism in the digital environment. A slight deterioration of the indicator concerning independent and effective media NRAs can be noted (see focus below) ; significant improvement (from 32% to 26%) is observed with regard to the reach of traditional media and access to the Internet (from 32% to 26%) due to increased broadband coverage and the Internet access during and following Covid-19. : - establish clear rules for appointment procedures, appropriate funding and accountability mechanisms to reinforce the independence of NRAs - establish data exchange procedures and mutual consultation mechanisms between media regulators and authorities from adjacent sectors, such as data protection authorities to promote and enhance the cooperation between regulators. • MPM 2023 Full report: Monitoring media pluralism in the digital era: application of the media pluralism monitor in the European Union, Albania, Montenegro, the Republic of North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey in the year 2022: Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom, Konrad Bleyer-Simon, Elda Brogi, Roberta Carlini, Danielle Da Costa Leite Borges, Iva Nenadić, Marie Palmer, Pier Luigi Parcu, Matteo Trevisan, Sofia Verza, Mária Žuffová The Media Pluralism Monitor is an important source of information for the European Commission’s recently published Rule of Law report for 2023 - together with Reporters Without Borders’ World Press Freedom Index and the Council of Europe’s Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists.