Grounding Media Freedom in the EU: The Legal Basis of the EMFA
By Erik Longo, Professor at the University of Florence
This blog post discusses the legal basis chosen for the European Media Freedom Act and its implications for EU media regulation. It investigates the challenges associated with Article 114 TFEU, including concerns about expanding EU competencies in media policy. Lastly, it explores how the EMFA reflects broader shifts in EU regulatory frameworks and underscores the critical role of safeguarding media freedom and democracy in the digital age.