Transatlantic Coalition: European and Canadian News and Magazine Publishers Unite to Defend Free and Pluralistic Media

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Transatlantic Coalition: European and Canadian News and Magazine Publishers Unite to Defend Free and Pluralistic MediaAuthor of the article:BRUSSELS & MONTREAL — On the eve of the 21st EU-Canada Summit, taking place in Montreal on October 29 and 30, thousands of news and magazine publishers from Europe and Canada are announcing the creation of a transatlantic coalition, calling on Canada and the European Union to include in the Summit’s joint declaration a firm commitment to framework conditions supporting free, independent, and sustainable media, as well as trusted professional journalism.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountBringing together the European Newspaper Publishers’ Association (ENPA), the Alliance de la presse d’information générale (APIG), the European Magazine Media Association (EMMA), the European Publishers Council (EPC), News Media Europe, News Media Canada, and Magazines Canada, which represent many other national and regional associations, the coalition insists that legislation must now evolve at the pace of technological change, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), and be reinforced through stronger safeguards that provide publishers with meaningful tools to authorize, monitor, and enforce the use of their content. This is key to upholding a free, pluralistic, and sustainable press at a time when major technology companies are exerting increasing pressure on the media ecosystem, ultimately threatening the long-term viability of independent journalism, a cornerstone of democracy, fundamental freedoms, and informed public debate.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Protecting and Enforcing Hard-Won Rights Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againIn response to mounting challenges, both the European Union and Canada have introduced frameworks to protect the free press, including the neighbouring right for press publishers, as well as Canada’s. The EU’s AI Act also constitutes a recognition of the need for lawfulness, accountability and transparency in the age of AI.Artificial Intelligence: An Immediate Challenge for the Media Sector The rapid rise of new technologies, including AI-generated summaries embedded in search engines, presents a major challenge for media organizations on both sides of the Atlantic. In the absence of appropriate rules and transparency in the enforcement of rights, unidentified AI bots and agents are exploiting press content at scale without authorization or compensation. These AI-generated summaries divert readers away from press publications’ websites and appropriate value created by publishers, resulting in substantial losses in digital audiences and the subscription and advertising revenues that support them. These losses undermine a key pillar of publishers’ business models and weaken their capacity to produce reliable, diverse, and public-interest journalism. Stronger safeguards are needed to provide publishers with meaningful tools to authorize, monitor, and enforce the use of their content.A Shared Commitment to Strong and Independent Media The coalition will work collectively to foster a transparent AI ecosystem that protects intellectual property, facilitates licensing, and ensures that publishers receive fair compensation while retaining full control over their content and the value it generates.Transparency requirements should also extend to downstream data usage rights. Among the initiatives advanced by the industry, the content telemetry standard developed by the SPUR Coalition offers a practical foundation for interoperable accountability mechanisms. It provides publishers with the information needed to continue innovating, adapt their business models, and make informed licensing decisions.“Our news publications and magazines share a common mission: to inform, enlighten, and contribute to public debate. That work has a cost, and it has value. When platforms appropriate our content without authorization or compensation, it is not only publishers that are weakened, but our democracies as well. The Montreal Summit is an opportunity for Europe and Canada to demonstrate that they are committed to defending, together, independent and sustainable media.” Joint statement by the coalition members.About the Coalition The coalition brings together the European Newspaper Publishers’ Association ( ENPA), the Alliance de la presse d’information générale ( APIG), the European Magazine Media Association ( EMMA), the European Publishers Council ( EPC), News Media Europe, News Media Canada, and Magazines Canada, representing thousands of trusted news and magazine titles across both sides of the Atlantic.View source version on businesswire.com: This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.