EU policymakers and commercial radio leaders gather at the European Parliament to discuss radio’s future in the digital age. MEPs and the radio sector representatives called for amending the DNA to maintain the availability of broadcast radio in vehicles. Direct access in vehicles to both analogue and digital terrestrial broadcast radio, without intermediaries, reduces […]
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Keep radio in the car: Europe must get the Digital Networks Act right
By AER President Stefan Möller Every day, millions of Europeans press the same button: radio. It informs, connects and reassures us, especially in the car. And yet, this everyday certainty is now at risk. As Brussels prepares the Digital Networks Act (DNA), a defining law for Europe’s digital future, one simple question must be answered: […]
Radiodays Europe 2026: the global radio & audio community meets in Riga
As the global radio and audio community prepares to gather in Riga for Radiodays Europe 2026, AER is proud to continue its long-standing role as an official partner of the event – the leading international conference bringing together the radio, podcast and wider audio industry. Stefan Möller, AER President and CEO of RadioMedia Finland, represents […]
Tune in to Trust: AER Roundtable calls for stronger policy support for radio
EU policymakers and commercial radio leaders gather at the European Parliament to discuss radio’s future in the digital age. On 4 November 2025, the Association of European Radios (AER) hosted a high-level roundtable at the European Parliament titled “Tune in to Trust: Radio’s Future in the Digital World.” The event convened Members of the […]
Highlights from Radiodays Europe 2025 Athens
Watch the highlights video below. Next year’s location has been announced as Riga in Latvia, from March 22nd to 24th. Radiodays Europe is the event in the Radio, Podcast and Audio World bringing together over 1,300 visitors from 65 countries over 3 days. The event is organised into sessions including keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive sessions, […]
Content is king but distribution is King Kong – Radiodays Europe
Based on AER President Stefan Möller’s opening remarks at Radiodays Europe Athens 2025 At the opening ceremony of Radiodays Europe in Athens, AER President Stefan Möller, joined by Edita Kudláčová, Head of Radio at the EBU, set the tone for the days ahead. In his remarks, Stefan underlined the priorities for commercial radio and captured […]
Keeping radio alive in cars: opportunities and risks ahead
By Stefan Möller, President of the AER Radio has always been the soundtrack of mobility. From morning commutes to long road trips, it is the most listened‑to audio platform in vehicles, valued for its simplicity, reliability, and free accessibility. Yet today, as cars become increasingly connected, radio’s place in the dashboard is no longer guaranteed. […]
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“40 years on” : celebrating 40 years of private broadcasting in Germany
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of private radio broadcasting in Germany, VAUNET will host a session at Radiodays Europe Munich on the role of radio in the future of news consumption. 2024 has also been declared the “Year of News” by a joint nationwide media initiative (#UseTheNews). In today’s digital news world, it […]
Radiodays Europe Munich: what NOT to miss
Radiodays Europe is around corner with its insightful programme and line-up of brilliant speakers. Here’s an AER selection of unmissable sessions: Monday 18 Tuesday 19 ..and MORE! Full programme at https://radiodayseurope.com/programme/ ABOUT Radiodays Europe Munich: Radiodays Europe is the event in the Radio, Podcast and Audio World bringing together over 1,300 visitors from 65 countries […]