European Audiovisual Observatory published a new IRIS Special analysis of the current state of regional and local broadcasting in Europe. In the press release announcing the report European Audiovisual Observatory pointed out that:

Regional and local broadcast media in Europe may appear for many as a last bastion of plurality, of vox populi and of democracy. The European Audiovisual Observatory, part of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, has just published a brand new IRIS Special analysis of the current state of regional and local broadcasting in Europe.

This new report offers a much-needed overview of regional audiovisual media in Europe in three sections. The first delivers a broad overview of current national developments and reforms in recent years; the second digs deeper into individual national case studies of regional and local media – their distinctive features and regulatory approaches; and the third looks into the future of regional and local broadcasting.

For full press release please click HERE

Information on how to purchase the report can be found HERE