EBU-UER (European Broadcasting Union)
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | Desislava Dimitrova Cabinet member | Follow up meeting | SRC |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Clint Tanti Cabinet member | Follow up meeting | — |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Clint Tanti Cabinet member | Follow up meeting | SRC |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Glenn Micallef Commissioner | Follow up meeting | SRC |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Anna Herold Head of Unit | Exchange of views on AVMSD | SRC |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Anna Herold Head of Unit | Exchange of views on AVMSD | — |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Gerasimos Sofianatos Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the upcoming Digital Networks Act and the UHF band | SRC |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Gerasimos Sofianatos Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the upcoming Digital Networks Act and the UHF band | — |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Peter Stuckmann Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the upcoming Digital Networks Act and the UHF band | SRC |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Peter Stuckmann Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the upcoming Digital Networks Act and the UHF band | — |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Krzysztof Kuik Head of Unit | Evaluation of the Broadcasting Communication – Public Consultation | SRC |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Krzysztof Kuik Head of Unit | Evaluation of the Broadcasting Communication – Public Consultation | — |
| 22 May 2025 | Marie-Helene Boulanger Head of Unit | Consultation of media representatives and associations in the context of the preparation of the upcoming European Democracy Shield (“focus group”). | — |
| 22 May 2025 | Marie-Helene Boulanger Head of Unit | Consultation of media representatives and associations in the context of the preparation of the upcoming European Democracy Shield (“focus group”). | SRC |
| 08 May 2025 | Simona Constantin Cabinet member | Media Policy; EU Democracy Shield | — |
| 08 May 2025 | Simona Constantin Cabinet member | Media Policy; EU Democracy Shield | SRC |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Gerasimos Sofianatos Head of Unit | Future of the sub-UHF band, review of the European Electronic Communications Code | — |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Gerasimos Sofianatos Head of Unit | Future of the sub-UHF band, review of the European Electronic Communications Code | SRC |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Anna Herold Head of Unit | Exchange of views in the context of the evaluation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) Reg. number: Ares(2025)2853348 | — |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Vesna Loncaric Cabinet member | Overview of portfolio for the Mediterranean, audiovisual & media sectors across the Mediterranean region and the role of EBU. | SRC |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Vesna Loncaric Cabinet member | Overview of portfolio for the Mediterranean, audiovisual & media sectors across the Mediterranean region and the role of EBU. | — |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Anna Herold Head of Unit | Exchange of views in the context of the evaluation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) Reg. number: Ares(2025)2853348 | SRC |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Henna Virkkunen Executive Vice-President | Exchange of views on the state of play on media policy, including on the role and the upcoming evaluation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive and the preparations for the European Democracy Shield. Presentation of the EBU’s policy | — |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Thomas Schmitz Cabinet member | Exchange of views on the state of play on media policy, including on the role and the upcoming evaluation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive and the preparations for the European Democracy Shield. Presentation of the EBU’s policy | SRC |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Glenn Micallef Commissioner | Introductory meeting | SRC |
Mission & Goals
To promote and defend the interests of its Members in the field of broadcasting (i.e. radio, television and other electronic media) vis-à-vis international organisations, and particularly the European Union; This includes: promoting and developing the concept and values of public service broadcasting; safeguarding and improving freedom of expression and information; enhancing the freedom and pluralism of the media, the free flow of information and ideas, and the free formation of opinions; developing cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and exchanges in conditions which safeguard such fundamental values as tolerance and solidarity; protecting and promoting Europe’s cultural heritage and the development of its audiovisual creation by offering an increasing choice of programmes and services; reinforcing the identity of the peoples, social cohesion and the integration of all individuals, groups and communities; fulfilling the public’s expectations in the informat (...)
EU Legislative Interests
Digital Services Act Digital Markets Act Digital Networks Act Digital Fairness Act European Electronic Communications Code Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Directive European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) European Democracy Shield AI Act Multiannual Financial Framework Digital Package Omnibus Package on Simplification Radio Spectrum Policy Programme Copyright Competition reform / state aid rules Net neutrality Data protection and privacy Cultural and creative industries Media Literacy Accessibility Public procurement Trade Media Pluralism and Media Freedom
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
SGI Europe - Services of General Interest Europe ESF - European Services Forum EIF - European Internet Forum
Organisation Members
Members of AISBL EBU-UER: EBU-UER Geneva, RTBF, VRT Members of EBU-UER Geneva: see www.ebu.ch/about/members
Additional Information
EU funding has been received for specific projects, not for regular operating costs. The "Estimate of annual costs related to activities covered by the register" is calculated as a percentage of (total 2024 costs including value of office rental), where the percentage is the 2024 percentage of FTE spent on EU-influencing (or supporting it), minus 2024 external costs specific to EU-funded projects.