NL - Netherlands
This page includes links to the European Audiovisual Observatory’s databases and to reports in which the Netherlands is prominently featured, as well as links to national public authorities and other organisations relevant to the audiovisual sector. Indicative translations of the names of linked organisations are given for reference.
Resources from the Observatory databases
Legal resources
AVMSDatabase: Rules transposing the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in Netherlands
European works table: Rules pertaining to European works in Netherlands
Public service media table: Rules pertaining to the public service media in Netherlands
Merlin database: Newsletter articles featuring the Netherlands
Market resources
MAVISE database: MAVISE data for the Netherlands
LUMIERE VOD: LUMIERE VOD data for the Netherlands
Legal publications featuring The Netherlands
Newsletter: links to the last 5 articles featuring The Netherlands
- IRIS 2024-5:1/11 [NL] New rules on surveillance of journalists and protection of journalistic sources
- IRIS 2024-5:1/12 [NL] New guidance on privacy rules for political parties during election campaigns
- IRIS 2024-4:1/9 [NL] NPO withdraws two fines issued against broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland
- IRIS 2024-4:1/10 [NL] The Authority for Consumers and Markets permits KPN acquisition of telecom provider Youfone
- IRIS 2024-3:1/13 [NL] Final decision issued on broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland’s recognition as a public broadcaster
All newsletter articles featuring The Netherlands are available in the IRIS MERLIN database.
Reports: links to the last reports featuring The Netherlands
- Curtains up on regulation and support measures for the cinema exhibition sector
- IRIS Plus 2023-3: Fair remuneration for audiovisual authors and performers in licensing agreements
- IRIS Plus 2023-1: Accessibility of audiovisual content for persons with disabilities
- IRIS Plus 2022-2: Investing in European works: the obligations on VOD providers
The reports above are reports in which The Netherlands were featured as a national country case. The Netherlands may also be featured in other reports where it is not the focus of a specific section or chapter of the report.
Mappings: links to all national summaries on The Netherlands
- Accessibility measures as implemented by AVMS providers for persons with disabilities - NL - 2024
- Independent production and retention of intellectual property rights - NL - 2024
- The protection of minors on VSPs age verification and parental control - NL - 2024
- Mapping on video-sharing platforms 2022 - Focus on CC - NL - 2023
- Mapping on video-sharing platforms - 2022 update - NL - 2023
Please note that the files above are only the national summaries for The Netherlands. The full mapping reports can be accessed here.
Main Public Institutions and Bodies
This page includes links to national public authorities and other organisations where useful information and resources relevant to the audiovisual sector can be found. Indicative translations of the names of linked organisations are given for reference.
- Overheid - Official Portal
- Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal - House of representatives of the States General (Parliament)
- Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal - Senate of the States General (Parliament)
- Rijksoverheid - Government
- Raad van State - Council of State
- Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap - Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Official Publishing Organisations
- Officiële Publicaties - Official publications
Regulatory Authorities for Audiovisual and Communication Sectors
- Commissariaat voor de Media - Media Authority
Film Institutions
- Nederlands Filmfonds - Netherlands Film Fund
- Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid - Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision
- EYE Film Instituut Nederland - EYE Film Institute Netherlands
- Creative Europe Desk NL - Desk of the MEDIA Programme
Disclaimer: Please note that the list contains links to external websites where information is created by other organisations. The European Audiovisual Observatory takes no responsibility for the content and accuracy of information provided by linked sites and inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by our organisation.