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Jan 22, 2014

Press releases

Press Publishers in Europe applaud the French Government´s decision to apply the same VAT rate for printed and digital press

ENPA, the European Newspaper Publishers’ Association, and EMMA, the European Magazine Media Association, representing the press sector in Europe, express their strong support for the initiative of the French Government applying the same VAT rate (2.1%) for all press products and services on all platforms (print and digital) in respect of the principle of fiscal equality and technological neutrality.

Dec 04, 2013

Press releases

EU Justice Ministers need to re-think Data Protection proposals if press freedom is to be protected

In advance of the EU Justice Ministers Council meeting on 6 December, a coalition of European organisations representing the interests of both journalists and press publishers have issued a joint statement for the attention of ministers criticising data protection reform plans for failing to underpin press freedom and protect journalistic sources.

Nov 18, 2013

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Press freedom and media pluralism under threat in European Parliament vote on Data Protection proposal

Last minute compromises leave journalistic data processing without adequate protection in Europe and restrictions on marketing will damage the press.

Nov 12, 2013

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European Publishers Urge the Commission for a Prohibition Decision in the Google Competition Case

Press publishers in Europe and their trade associations call on Vice-President Almunia to reject Google’s revised commitments and to ensure a full enforcement of EU competition law (European Commission’s Competition Investigation of GOOGLE – AT.39.740).

Jun 24, 2013

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European publishers urge European Commission to challenge Google further

In an unprecedented move of solidarity, hundreds of Europe’s leading publishers and their trade associations at European and National level have joined together in an informal coalition to call on European Commission Vice President Joaquín Almunia to reject outright the package of draft measures offered by Google on 25 April this year to end their abusive practices.

May 24, 2013

Press releases

Newspaper publishers across Europe speak out against growing calls for EU press regulation

Newspaper publishers and national newspaper associations from around Europe spoke out clearly today against the increasing calls for press regulation and monitoring at European level.