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The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new analysis of article 14 of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD)
Who guarantees our right to watch major sports or cultural events on TV or online?
26 March 2026
Strasbourg
It is time to explore how the EU ensures viewer access to key sporting, cultural and societal events.
European Audiovisual Observatory publishes Key Trends 2026: Insights on the trends within Europe’s audiovisual sector
The value of Europe’s audiovisual market is estimated at €142 billion
25 March 2026
Strasbourg
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The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes new free report on the relationship between SVOD viewing and cinema admissions in 9 European Union countries.
Big screen successes draw 11 times more streaming viewing time than low-admission films
17 March 2026
Strasbourg
This report analyses the relationship between SVOD viewing and cinema admissions in 9 European Union countries.
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IRIS Newsletter
Legal Observations of the European Audiovisual Observatory
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Yearbook Online
Online access to the tables & graphs of the Observatory's Yearbook
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AVMS Database
Database on the transposition of the AVMS Directive into national legislation
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IRIS Merlin
Database on legal information relevant to the audiovisual sector in Europe
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LUMIERE
Database on admissions to films released in Europe
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MAVISE
Database on audiovisual services and their jurisdiction in Europe
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LUMIERE VOD
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OPUS
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