Abstract
The press sector plays a fundamental role in the diffusion of news and information and the fostering of debate on matters of public interest. For this reason, many European Union (EU) Member States have adopted, in the context of their media policies, a broad array of support measures targeted at the press. Although the measures introduced have displayed considerable variance in accordance with domestic sociocultural features and the differences that characterise European media markets in terms of language, size, structure, and levels of media development and media use, the objectives pursued have for the most part been similar. State support has sought to ensure widespread dissemination of news and information, promote a diversity of voices and opinions in the press, and generally guarantee a viable press sector.
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These are aids of no more than 200,000 euros granted over a period of 3 years, which do not require prior notification to be given to the EC (see European Commission 2006a).
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For instance, aids to the publishing sector that favour small and medium-sized enterprises, research, innovation, regional investment, training, employment, or entrepreneurship can benefit from automatic approval, provided that they fulfil the specific conditions set out in the General Block Exemption Regulation.
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Psychogiopoulou, E. (2013). State Aid to the Press in the EU: Legal Issues and Trends. In: Murschetz, P. (eds) State Aid for Newspapers. Media Business and Innovation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35691-9_6
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