Policy Archives - EAVI https://eavi.eu/category/policy/ Information and Democracy Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:05:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://eavi.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-Untitled-design-32x32.webp Policy Archives - EAVI https://eavi.eu/category/policy/ 32 32 EAVI’s work in promoting Media Literacy in the next EU budget https://eavi.eu/eavis-work-in-promoting-media-literacy-in-the-next-eu-budget/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:07:06 +0000 https://eavi.eu/?p=19029 11/06/2026 EAVI has been working hard these months to guarantee that the perspectives of the media literacy community and civil society organisations are represented in the debate on the priorities of the next budget. It is a long process, implying varied advocacy activities at EU level including attendance of Committee sessions and public [...]

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]]> What We Learned from 8 Conversations About AI and Media Literacy: What We Can All Do, According to the Experts https://eavi.eu/what-we-learned-from-8-conversations-about-ai-and-media-literacy-what-we-can-all-do-according-to-the-experts/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:55:04 +0000 https://eavi.eu/?p=18963 9/06/2026 How can media literacy strategies help safeguard citizens in an AI-driven information ecosystem? How have social media algorithms transformed the way information spreads? How can we ensure that AI aligns with human values and ethical principles? What does it mean to use AI responsibly? We explored these questions, among others, in the [...]

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]]> 8 Things Experts Want You to Know About AI and Media Literacy: EAVI’s Conversations 4 https://eavi.eu/9-things-experts-want-you-to-know-about-ai-and-media-literacy-eavis-conversations-4/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:43:13 +0000 https://eavi.eu/?p=18935 9/06/2026 In the latest series of the EAVI Conversations podcast, we explore why media and information literacy has become indispensable in an age shaped by algorithms and artificial intelligence. These conversations dive into the challenges AI poses for democracy, media freedom, education, and access to information. From the importance of explainability in [...]

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]]> The European Democracy Shield: an ambitious strategy? https://eavi.eu/the-european-democracy-shield-an-ambitious-strategy/ Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:02 +0000 https://eavi.eu/?p=18895 27/05/2026 During her State of the Union speech in 2024, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen declared, “Our democracy is under attack. The rise in information manipulation and disinformation is dividing our societies. It is not only eroding trust in the truth – but also in democracy itself. This is why [...]

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]]> Protecting Citizens in a changing media landscape: strengthening media literacy in the revision of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive https://eavi.eu/strengthening-media-literacy-in-the-revision-of-the-avmsd/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:36:07 +0000 https://eavi.eu/?p=18854 28/04/2026 The role of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in promoting media literacy The Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) came into force in 2010 and governs the EU-wide coordination of national legislation on all audiovisual media providers, namely traditional TV broadcasts and on-demand services. The goals behind an EU-wide coordination of audiovisual media include providing rules [...]

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]]> Media Policy in Focus: Unpacking the EU’s Competences https://eavi.eu/eu-competences-media-policies/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:06:02 +0000 https://eavi.eu/?p=16769 What the EU is doing? The European Union’s role in shaping media policy across its member states continues to evolve, balancing cultural diversity with economic interests in an increasingly digital world. Recent developments have highlighted the complexities and controversies surrounding the EU’s competencies in this area while also underscoring the growing importance of [...]

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]]> Digital Services Act from a Media Literacy Perspective https://eavi.eu/dsa-ml/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:03:30 +0000 https://eavi.eu/?p=16748 22/11/2024 Digital Services Act and Media Literacy The Digital Services Act claims to be marking a new era of digital regulation in Europe, aiming to create a safe digital environment for users while keeping the platforms accountable. DSA: A new era As of August 25th, 2023, especially "very large online platforms" (VLOP) such [...]

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]]> The European Media Freedom Act: A Crucial Step Taken Towards Media Literacy https://eavi.eu/the-european-media-freedom-act/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:00:17 +0000 https://eavi.eu/?p=15804 26/01/2024 Independent media play a vital role in creating a public discourse, influencing public opinion, and ensuring accountability of those in positions of authority. It is considered as “a public watchdog” and “a key pillar of democracy. Therefore, the EU places significant emphasis on it and stands as a strong advocate for the [...]

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]]> EAVI Joins 34 Organisations to Advocate for Better Copyright Reform for Education https://eavi.eu/eavi-joins-34-organisations-advocate-better-copyright-reform-education/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:40:13 +0000 http://eavi.eu/?p=2731 The joint action was motivated by ambiguous wording used in the directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market that is being discussed by a Parliamentary Committee formed by around 300 MEPs, to whom the letter is addressed.

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