Study on Europe’s media in the digital decade: An action plan to support recovery and transformation in the news media sector

Project summary

This briefing note provides background on promoting financial sustainability and innovation in the news media sector during the Digital Decade. It covers short-term COVID-19 support measures, long-term financial mechanisms, and existing financing models across EU levels. The study analyses trends such as digitisation, changing business models, and the rise of digital advertising. It offers policy recommendations to support the sector’s resilience, independence, and competitiveness.
  • Lead partnerKEA European Affairs
  • ClientEuropean Parliament
  • Funding programmeEuropean Parliament
  • Period2021
  • RegionEU-27
  • ServiceResearch, Policy
  • Statuscompleted

KEA's contribution

KEA conducted desk research, interviews, and policy analysis. It produced a full study with recommendations and a thematic briefing on media pluralism. The work supported the European Parliament’s understanding of the sector’s transformation and informed future policy directions.

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