International cooperation

The European Board for Media Services (Media Board) brings together the independent media regulators of the European Union. It plays a central role in the coordinated implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) and the Media Freedom Act (EMFA).
Like the ERGA before it, the Media Board ensures the consistent implementation of the AVMSD, particularly regarding the protection of minors, advertising, the promotion of European works, and media literacy. The EMFA also grants it new powers, including issuing opinions on media market concentrations, national measures affecting pluralism, and organizing dialogue between Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and the media on content moderation and access to independent media offerings.

The European Platform of Regulatory Authorities was created in 1995 to respond to the need for enhanced cooperation between regulatory authorities in Europe. It constitutes a network for the exchange of information and good practices and a forum for informal discussions between audiovisual regulators in Europe on topics of common interest.

The Network of French-speaking Media Regulatory Authorities was established in 2007 and includes members from Europe, Africa and North America. REFRAM’s vocation is to work for the consolidation of the rule of law, democracy and human rights.

The Pan-European Game Information, which was created in 2003, allows representatives of European member states to exchange on the evolutions and progress of their national legislations regarding the regulation of video games. The main purpose of PEGI is the establishment of a uniform and mandatory age classification of video games at European level for the protection of minors.