Project: RECLAIM

• The independence and freedom of the media must be safeguarded by protecting professional journalism from unrestrained market forces and negative state interference. The EU has a special role to play in securing this aim.
• The EU should provide funding opportunities for media that uphold high standards of reporting, professional practice and working conditions, for example through its Creative Europe programmes.
• The EU should launch a public service media initiative to uphold the independence of public service media, promote their role as news providers and formulate European standards, rules and mechanisms to strengthen the governance and editorial autonomy of such institutions.
• The EU should stand firm on its regulatory principles and their implementation and consider further regulations through inclusive, consultative processes.