IRIS Plus
For each chosen topic, this new publication looks into:
- the economic and technological backdrop
- the international and European regulatory framework
- the national implementation of these provisions
- self- and co-regulation
- case-law
- recent trends.
The former version of the IRIS Plus series (until 2014) was a paid-for publication that featured a combination of a lead article, related reporting and a Zoom section, comprising overview tables, market data or practical information.
- All published issues are available for free in PDF format (see below).
- Print versions for publications prior to 2022, may be purchased from the Council of Europe online shop.
Media literacy and the empowerment of users
This publication delves into the critical role media literacy plays in today's digital age, offering insights into current strategies in place to enhance users' abilities to navigate the complex media landscape.
Curtains up on regulation and support measures for the cinema exhibition sector
This report examines the regulatory landscape concerning the cinema exhibition sector.
IRIS Plus 2023-3: Fair remuneration for audiovisual authors and performers in licensing agreements
This report examines how the EU Directive 2019/790 on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market (CDSM Directive) aims to strengthen the position of authors and performers when licensing their exclusive rights for the use of their works or performances.
IRIS Plus 2023-2: Territoriality and release windows in the European audiovisual sector
This new report explores current EU legislation and market practice concerning release windows and territoriality.
IRIS Plus 2023-1: Accessibility of audiovisual content for persons with disabilities
This report explores the ways in which international and European legislation, as well as national approaches, can help to improve accessibility to audiovisual content for those of us with disabilities.
IRIS Plus 2022-3: User empowerment against disinformation online
This new report examines the various tools to empower today’s media users to be able to deal with disinformation.
IRIS Plus 2022-2: Investing in European works: the obligations on VOD providers
This report by the European Audiovisual Observatory describes the rules concerning financial obligations for VoD services in the EU with a close look to the national transposition of the AVMS Directive. (This is an updated version of the report originally published on 18/05/2022)
IRIS Plus 2022-1: Governance and independence of public service media
This new report looks at the various aspects of governance of public service media and its role in safeguarding the independence of PSM.
IRIS Plus 2021-2: Media regulatory authorities and the challenges of cooperation
The report examines the current challenges facing National Regulatory Authorities and asks how cooperation between the various NRAs can strengthen their mission.
IRIS Plus 2021-1: Diversity and inclusion in the audiovisual sector
This publication aims at presenting the variety of measures in place with regard to diversity and inclusion in a non-comprehensive way - in a way which not only illustrates all the good work that has been done in recent years, but which also highlights shortcomings and challenges for the future.
