The digital age has had a profound impact on many sectors, and culture is no exception! It has opened new and exciting opportunities for cultural industries… but it has also raised new challenges, related to skills, accessibility or affordability.

EPRS policy podcast - Digital culture − Access issues

The Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) have two main goals: to create a safer digital space in which the fundamental rights of all users of digital services are protected and to establish a level playing field to foster innovation, growth, and competitiveness, both in the European Single Market and globally.

The&nbsp;Digital Services Act (DSA)&nbsp;aims to create a safer digital space in which users rights are protected, including rules to tackle illegal content online, enhance the accountability and transparency of algorithms, and dealing with content moderation and targeted advertising.

Digital Markets Act&nbsp; (DMA) sets rules on what big online platforms will be allowed to do and not do in the EU. It&nbsp;blacklists certain practices of large platforms acting as “gatekeepers” and enables the Commission to carry out market investigations and sanction non-compliant behaviour.

Digital Services and Digital Markets Act

The Digital Single Market strategy aims to open up digital opportunities for people and business and enhance Europe's position as a world leader in the digital economy. In this framework, a new legislative package for the modernisation of the EU copyright rules is presented by the Commission in September 2016.

A Digital Single Market (DSM) is one in which the free movement of persons, services and capital is ensured and where the individuals and businesses can seamlessly access and exercise online activities under conditions of fair competition, and a high level of consumer and personal data protection, irrespective of their nationality or place of residence. 
The European Commission has identified the completion of the Digital Single Market (DSM) as one of its 10 political priorities. 
Among its directives, a new directive on copyright in the digital single market. The purpose is to adapt EU copyright legislation to the digital environment, which is quickly changing the way copyright-protected works and content are created, produced, distributed and exploited in the European Union.

Digital single market - Copyright directive - 8th parliamentary term

A Digital Single Market (DSM) is one in which the free movement of persons, services and capital is ensured and where the individuals and businesses can seamlessly access and engage in online activities under conditions of fair competition, and a high level of consumer and personal data protection, irrespective of their nationality or place of residence.

Digital single market

Following political agreement with the Council, a vote in plenary on 2 October 2018 saw Parliament adopt the updated EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), based on the proposal presented by the Commission on 25 May 2016.

The overarching goal of the proposal was to bring about a balance between competitiveness and consumer protection. It therefore aimed to introduce flexibility when restrictions only applicable to TV are no longer justified, promote European films, protect minors and tackle hate speech more efficiently. The proposal also reflected a new approach to online platforms. Following adoption of the revised directive, EU Member States now have to bring the new rules into national law by 19 September 2020.

Audiovisual Media Services Directive

Thanks to the Roaming Regulation roaming charges ended on 15 June 2017. Europeans travelling within the EU only pay domestic prices for calls, SMS and data. The scheme was due to expire on 30 June 2022.
The EU will renew the “Roam Like At Home” scheme for another ten years, under plans adopted by Parliament during March mini-session.
The legislation, a follow-up to the 2017 elimination of roaming surcharges and agreed between Parliament and Council in December means consumers will continue to be able to use their mobile phones when travelling abroad in the EU with no additional fees on top of what they already pay at home. In addition, they will enjoy the same quality and speed of mobile connection abroad as at home. Roaming providers will be obliged to offer the same roaming quality to that provided domestically, if the same conditions are available on the network of the visiting country. In negotiations with Council, MEPs secured a provision in the new rules to prohibit practices that reduce the quality of roaming services (e.g. by switching the connection from 4G to 3G).

Roaming

On 1 and 2 October, EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss foreign affairs, in particular relations with Turkey and the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The leaders are also expected to address relations with China, the situation in Belarus and the poisoning of Alexei Navalny. The single market, industrial policy and digital transformation are also on the agenda

The summit, initially planned for 24 and 25 September, has been postponed as President Michel is in quarantine.

Special European Council, 1-2 October 2020

On 6 April 2022 MEPs backed new legislation to increase the availability of data for start-ups and businesses to stimulate innovation. The Data Governance Act (DGA), already agreed by MEPs with EU governments, aims to boost data sharing and help unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence. It establishes new EU rules on the neutrality of data marketplaces, facilitates the reuse of certain data held by the public sector - e.g. certain health, agricultural or environmental data - and creates common European data spaces in strategic domains, including health, environment, energy, agriculture, mobility, finance, manufacturing, public administration and skills.

 
The overall objective of the proposed regulation is to give customers better access to goods and services in the single market.

Geo-blocking

EP Plenary session - Measures for a high level of public sector interoperability across the Union (Interoperable Europe Act)

EP Plenary session - Short presentation on eGovernment accelerating digital public services that support the functioning of the single market

Press conference on The Data Act

EP Plenary session - Data Act

Trilogue meeting on the Commission's proposal for a Digital Markets Act

EP plenary session- European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience

IMCO Public Hearing on  Product Liability Directive: protecting consumers in the Digital Single Market

EP plenary session - USTR announcement section 301 investigation regarding the digital service tax

EP Press conference on the copyright directive

Plenary session - Supply of digital content and online sales of goods

Plenary session - Copyright in the Digital Single Market

Demonstration outside the LOW building in Strasbourg ahead of a vote in plenary session on the copyright directive

JURI - Digital Single Market - Final vote on copyright in the Digital Single Market

EP Press conference on ' The deal in trilogue on the copyright directive for the digital single market '

DG COMM press seminar on the Digital Single Market- Focus - Artificial Intelligence

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on digital services tax. Statements by Paul TANG (S&D, NL), Rapporteur, Dariusz ROSATI (EPP, PL), Rapporteur, Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Federal Minister for Women, Günther OETTINGER, Member of the EC in charge of Budget and Human Resources, Gabriel MATO (EPP, ES), Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT) and Eva JOLY (Greens/EFA, FR).

Digital services tax: extracts from the joint debate

During the plenary session (01-04/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Federal Minister within the Federal Chancellery for Women, Families and Youth, sign various legislative acts.

Lex signing ceremony by Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Federal Minister within the Federal Chancellery for Women, Families and Youth

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (10-13/09/2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on Parliament’s position on copyright rules for the digital sphere, following the debate and after the House decided in July to reopen the proposal made by the Legal Affairs Committee. Parliament’s position for talks with member states to hammer out a final deal was approved by 438 votes to 226, with 39 abstentions. Illustrative shots: young man browsing on different websites, reading content on tablet. Screens on You Tube and Google news. Woman using her smartphone, social media and browsing.

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the vote on the report by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (10-13/09/2018) in Strasbourg, Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), rapporteur, Virginie ROZIÈRE (S&D, FR) and Helga TRÜPEL (Greens/EFA, DE) speak to the press following the debate and vote on Parliament’s position on copyright rules for the digital sphere.

Press conference by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), rapporteur, Virginie ROZIÈRE (S&D, FR) and Helga TRÜPEL (Greens/EFA, DE) on the Copyright in the Digital Single Market

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (10-13/09/2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Parliament’s position on copyright rules for the digital sphere, after the House decided in July to reopen the proposal made by the Legal Affairs Committee. Statements by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Catherine STIHLER (S&D, UK), IMCO Rapporteur, Mariya GABRIEL, Member of the EC in charge of the Digital agenda, Jean-Marie CAVADA (ALDE, FR), Julia REDA (Greens/EFA, DE) and Helga TRÜPEL (Greens/EFA, DE).

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the debate

Debate on Copyright in the Digital Single Market - Live replay of the opening statements by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur and by Catherine STIHLER (S&D,GB) (IMCO) and by Mariya GABRIEL, Member of the EC in charge of Digital Economy and Society

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: Opening statements by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur and by Catherine STIHLER (S&D,GB) (IMCO) and Mariya GABRIEL, Member of the EC

Debate on Copyright in the Digital Single Market - Live replay of the MEPs debate

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: MEP's debate (18:40 - 18-59)

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: MEP's debate (18:16- 18:40)

Debate on Copyright in the Digital Single Market - Live replay of the MEP's debate

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: MEPs debate (17:58 - 18:16)

Debate on Copyright in the Digital Single Market - Live replay of closing statements by Andrus ANSIP, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Digital Single Market, and by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: Closing statements by Andrus ANSIP, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Digital Single Market, and by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (2-5 July 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on copyright in the Digital Single Market. Extracts from the vote on the report by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE)

Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations for a directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the vote on the report by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE) - illustrative shots

Statement by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur on the Copyright directive during the plenary session (2-5 July 2018) in Strasbourg.

Copyright directive: statement by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur

This infoclip illustrates internet users browsing and looking for content (music, videos, news, etc) in several websites and apps such as: Reddit, YouTube, Google news, Vimeo, Wikipedia. Also sharing and looking at memes with a smartphone.

Infoclip: Copyright in the Digital Single Market

The Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) vote legislative proposals to update current EU rules on copyright in the European Parliament in Brussels. MEPs aim to ensure that artists’ copyrighted works are well protected when they are accessed online and that press publishers are remunerated when users access their texts online. Statements by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), Rapporteur. The results are: 14 in favour, 9 against and 2 abstentions).

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the vote and statement by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), rapporteur

Infoclip with illustrative shots on the entry into force of the GDPR in the EU on 25 of May. Users, e-mails with general information for users, new terms and conditions, data servers. The founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, came to the European Parliament for a meeting with President Antonio Tajani and Parliament’s political leadership. The meeting came in the same week that the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation entered into force, setting a new global standard for consumer data privacy.

Infoclip: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

This short stockshot shows different examples of robotics to illustrate artificial intelligence and E-health. Source: European Comission

Infoclip: Digital Single Market - Artificial Intelligence, E-health

Mounir MAHJOUBI, French Secretary of State in charge of Digital Affairs, makes a statement during the High-level conference on Shaping our digital future - the challenge of the digital revolution.

(01) High-level conference on Shaping our digital future - the challenge of the digital revolution: opening statement by Mounir MAHJOUBI, French Secretary of State in charge of Digital Affairs (15:23 - 15:33)

Boris KOPRIVNIKAR, Slovenian Minister for Public Administration, makes a statement during the High-level conference on Shaping our digital future - the challenge of the digital revolution.

(02) High-level conference on Shaping our digital future - the challenge of the digital revolution: opening statement by Boris KOPRIVNIKAR, Slovenian Minister for Public Administration (15:33 - 15:45)

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