Books, newspapers and magazines do not cause deforestation — yet they remain included under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This risks harming Europe’s press and book sectors without adding any environmental value. EPC together with other associations representing Europe’s press and publishing industries, strongly call on MEPs to support Amendment 65 , which restores the original Commission proposal and excludes finished printed products from the EUDR’s scope. Excludi

EPC acknowledges the publication today of the European Digital Omnibus by the European Commission. The proposal aims to simplify the current European data and privacy framework in a manner intended to support publishers and strengthen users’ trust online. EPC welcomes the Commission’s recognition of the vital role of independent journalism in European democratic societies and the need for publishers to continue engaging directly with their readers, without interference from

EPC has been part of a broad coalition of European associations, including technology, telecommunications, automotive, finance, insurance, and media that has sent a joint letter to Ms. Anu Talus, Chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). This initiative follows the recent CJEU ruling (C-413/23 EDPS v. SRB), which clarified that, under the right safeguards, pseudonymised data can be considered anonymous in certain contexts . Why is this important for our industry? Th

The European Publishers Council notes Google’s announcement of proposed behavioural remedies in response to the European Commission’s finding that Google abused its dominant position across the Adtech supply chain. Google’s decision falls well short of what is required to resolve its entrenched conflicts of interest that have harmed and continue to harm publishers, advertisers, and consumers for more than a decade.  Behavioural adjustments have been tested repeatedly over man

Our associations represent European and international companies from a wide range of sectors — including technology, culture, media, content providers, banking, hospitality, travel, e-commerce and fintech. In the context of the Trilogue negotiations on the EU Payment Services Regulation (PSR), we wish to express collective concern about the proposed introduction of an unconditional refund right for merchant-initiated transactions (MITs) under Article 62(1). The European Parli