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Apple’s planned changes to its highly criticised fee structure by new terms do not bring the platform into compliance with the DMA. The new terms maintain unacceptable fees on digital transactions publishers generate on their apps, whether using the Apple payment system (26%), an alternative in-app payment system (20%) or sending users outside the App Store to complete a purchase - linkout (15%).…
The European Publishers Council (EPC) welcomes the European Commission's decision to fine Google a combined €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA), including €460 million specifically for self-preferencing its own vertical services, such as Shopping, Hotels, Transport and Sports results, over those of publishers and other third parties in Google Search. The EPC has long argued…
The European Publishers Council, together with the UK’s Publishers Association and the Booksellers Association, is asking the UK government to work with the European Union to secure an exemption for publishing from the EU import tax on small packages. This is in line with the UNESCO Florence Agreement, which supports the free movement of cultural and educational materials. Read the full letter:
EPC and other European media organisations sent a letter to the Ministers in charge of the Digital Omnibus ahead of the Telecom Council meeting on 9th of June 2026. We are highly concerned by the disconnect between the omnibus's stated aim and the ongoing discussions regarding the text and its impact on publisher sustainability. Instead of simplifying rules, the Digital Omnibus introduces…
The European Publishers Council (EPC) is pleased to join the SPUR Coalition as an affiliate member, alongside a growing international community of publishers, media organisations and industry associations committed to developing practical solutions for the relationship between journalism and artificial intelligence. Commenting on EPC's participation, Angela Mills Wade, Executive Director of the…
At a time when the European Union is investing heavily in democratic resilience, media freedom and the fight against disinformation, a profound contradiction is emerging at the heart of the digital economy. As Google expands AI Overviews and AI Mode across search, Google is rapidly reshaping search from a referral service into an answer engine that extracts, synthesises and presents information…
On May 22, 2026, a united coalition of European associations and federations addressed an open letter to the Cypriot Council Presidency and all Permanent Representations. The message is clear: simplification and privacy protection are vital, but they require careful reflection. The Risks of a Rushed Procedure The Digital Omnibus deals with highly complex legal and technical considerations that…
The European Publishers Council (EPC) welcomes today’s landmark judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Case C-797/23, Meta Platforms Ireland v. AGCOM that reaffirms that Member States can rightfully mandate fair remuneration for press publishers when their content is used by online service providers
On this Europe Day, media organisations and journalists across the continent come together to reaffirm their shared commitment to a strong, democratic, and united Europe. Europe is facing profound and complex challenges. At a time when anti-democratic forces are gaining ground globally, and disinformation threatens to erode trust within our societies, the role of independent, pluralistic media has…
The European Publishers Council (EPC), alongside six other leading European media associations, has issued a joint statement expressing grave concerns over the Digital Omnibus proposal. Specifically targeting Articles 88a and 88b of the GDPR, the groups argue that these provisions will increase complexity and undermine the financial sustainability of independent media. The proposed "cookie…
