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On 5 November 2004 the Government of the Republic of Albania approved the draft law "On the ratification of the Protocol of the European Convention on Transfrontier Television" The Protocol aims at the development of conditions for TV broadcasting. It envisages that the Member States have to ensure that broadcasting can be received. They also have to ensure, by the necessary means within their jurisdiction, that a considerable proportion of broadcasting time is reserved for European works. The aim of the draft law is to underline the importance that the freedom of expression and information, as...

In its report on Turkey's progress towards EU accession, the European Commission describes inter alia the legal situation in the audiovisual sphere. The yardstick for assessing the situation in Turkey is the EC's "Television Without Frontiers" Directive. As an example of progress made in this field, the report highlights a regulation adopted in January 2004 concerning radio and television broadcasts in languages and dialects traditionally used by Turkish citizens, as a result of which it is now possible to broadcast nationwide radio and TV programmes in languages other than Turkish. However, the...

In the context of its ongoing review of the European Convention on Transfrontier Television (ECTT), the Standing Committee on Transfrontier Television recently oversaw a public consultation process concerning the ECTT's provisions on advertising, sponsorship and tele-shopping (Articles 11-18). The consultation was initiated in October and concluded on 31 December. The basis for the consultation was a discussion document prepared by the Delegate of Austria; submissions were to focus on questions on which consensus had not yet been reached within the Standing Committee. Those issues were indicated...

On 10 September 1997 a Co-Production Agreement was signed between Italy and Spain. It entered into force on 3 June 1998, replacing the precedent Agreement of 5 November 1966. The Agreement applies to feature films, animated films and documentaries. The producers must belong to a Member State of the European Union. Producers from third countries may join. Financial participation shall be at least 20%, in the case of multilateral co-productions at least 10% of the total cost of the film. For further information contact: - Ministerio de Cultura - Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales...

On 24 April 1968 a Co-Production Agreement was signed between Austria and Italy. It entered into force on 1 July 1968. The Agreement applies to full length films and to short films which are artistically or culturally significant and made by Austrian and Italian producers jointly. Producers from third countries may join the co-production, if their country is linked to Austria or Italy by a films co-production agreement. Financial participation shall be at least 20%, in the case of multilateral co-productions at least 10% of the total cost of the film. For further information contact: - Österreichisches...