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🚨@Europarl_EN's @EPCulture committee voted on the European Act today.

They have approved a controversial 24-hour must-carry amendment that could impact media freedom and digital governance🧐

Read our take: edri.org/our-work/european-par

🤔 What's so bad about the 24-hour must-carry rule?

❌ It could fuel . Self declared media isn't inherently trustworthy.
❌ It will prevent swift action against disinformation which is CRITICAL. We need efficient content moderation rules
❌ It undermines the

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Moreover, the 24-hour must-carry rule does not solve the REAL issue: the unbalanced relationship between online platforms (VLOPs) and media (MSPs).

💪We need more solutions that lead to more diverse and plural landscape of media content on online platforms.

⏭️ MEPs will vote on in the plenary soon.

We and our partners will continue to push for a that:

✅ is harmonised with the
✅ protects media plurality
✅ helps fight