This is a version of the speech delivered by Stefan Möller, AER President, at the Digital Markets Act joint media event “The DMA and its implications for media in Europe: the case of Connected TV Operating Systems and Virtual Assistants” at the European Parliament in Brussels on 1 July 2026, held under the Chatham House […]
Media releases
AER re-elects Presidency and reinforces commitment to a stronger European voice for commercial radio
The Association’s General Assembly today unanimously re-elected its Presidency and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the voice of commercial radio in Europe at a time of growing technological, regulatory and competitive challenges. Brussels, 30 June 2026 – The General Assembly of the Association of European Radios (AER) today unanimously re-elected its Presidency for a new term, […]
AI Act: AER joins call for proportionate and workable transparency rules
AER has joined a coalition of European audio and audiovisual media organisations – including VAUNET and VOEP – in calling for targeted improvements to the European Commission’s draft Guidelines on the transparency obligations under Article 50 of the AI Act. The joint letter, addressed to Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, welcomes the Commission’s efforts to provide […]
AER position paper on the Digital Networks Act
The AER supports policies that promote investment in robust and future-proof digital infrastructure, enabling European citizens to access high-quality radio content and information services across platforms. The Digital Networks Act (DNA) has the potential to contribute to this objective by strengthening connectivity, fostering innovation, and enhancing network resilience across the European Union. Radio is a communication […]
DMA: European broadcasters jointly call for urgent action on virtual assistants and connected TVs
In a joint statement addressed to the European Commission EVP Teresa Ribera, broadcasting associations have called for urgent action under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to address the growing gatekeeping role of virtual assistants and connected TV operating systems. While virtual assistants are already listed as core platform services under the DMA, none have been […]
AER Celebrates UNESCO World Radio Day 2026 – “Radio and AI: Innovation, Ethics, Trust”
Brussels, 13 February 2026 The Association of European Radios (AER) warmly celebrates UNESCO’s World Radio Day 2026, observed every year on 13 February to honour the enduring importance of radio and its contribution to society worldwide. This year’s theme “Radio and AI: Innovation that empowers. Ethics that inspire. Trust that endures.” underscores the transformative potential […]
AER welcomes the Digital Networks Act and calls for stronger safeguards for radio in connected cars
The Association of European Radios (AER) welcomes today’s publication of the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA), a major initiative shaping the future of Europe’s digital connectivity and media landscape. For Europe’s radio sector, the DNA is a critically important file. As cars become increasingly connected and software-driven, radio’s presence on the […]
MEPs call for strong safeguards for radio in connected cars under the Digital Networks Act
A broad, cross-party group of MEPs from the EPP, S&D, Renew and the Greens has written to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for strong safeguards for radio in connected cars in the upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA). The letter urges the Commission to ensure that all new cars include radio receivers, that radio […]
AER response to the Audiovisual Media Services Directive call for evidence
Read our response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive evaluation and review here. For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.
AER position on the Digital Fairness Act
Read our position in response to the European Commission’s open consultation on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act. For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.