Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2776(RSP)
Audiovisual Media Services Directive obligations in the transatlantic dialogue
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 23 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 23 October 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
23 October 2025 · decision 9
Economy & single market, Resolution
Audiovisual Media Services Directive obligations in the transatlantic dialogue
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The resolution stresses that the directive's measures are legitimate regulation in the public interest, safeguarding cultural diversity and protecting freedom of expression, media pluralism and democratic values.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Culture and Education
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Nela Riehl (Greens)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 23 Oct 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution defends the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) against US criticism, urging the Commission and member states to keep audiovisual services out of trade agreements and uphold EU cultural diversity.
Tabled for plenary· 13 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0446/2025
AI summary:Parliament calls on the Council and member states to support the Commission in defending the Audiovisual Media Services Directive and the EU's cultural exception in trade negotiations, keeping audiovisual services out of trade commitments.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
23 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 23 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0446/2025Adopted text TA10-0256/2025
23 October 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 23 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0010/2025Oral question O-10-2025-000026
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2776(RSP)