RTÜK Attended the 62nd Meeting of the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA)
The 62nd Meeting of the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA) was held in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, hosted by the Commission on Television and Radio (CTR) of Armenia.
Member institutions and permanent observers participated in the meeting. During the EPRA Agora (Plenary) session, information was shared on current developments in the audiovisual media field, and views were exchanged on opportunities for cooperation among member authorities.
Thematic sessions of the program addressed regulatory approaches to defining, promoting, and protecting media pluralism in the digital age. Representing the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), RTÜK Members Dr. Necdet İpekyüz, İlhan Taşcı, and RTÜK Vice President Deniz Güler attended the meeting. Participants from EPRA member countries interactively evaluated strategies and policy proposals to strengthen pluralism in the rapidly changing media environment.
The sessions also touched upon new areas of debate raised by digital platforms regarding their power to shape public opinion, transparency, and democratic accountability. Furthermore, given that artificial intelligence technologies are transforming the way information is produced, distributed, and consumed today, the dynamic relationship between platform management, artificial intelligence, and media pluralism was discussed in depth.
In the final part of the meeting, best practice examples and recommendations were shared on the creation and implementation of annual and multi-year strategies to adapt to the changing media ecosystem.
RTÜK Conveys Türkiye’s Audiovisual Media Policies
The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) represented Türkiye at the 62nd EPRA Meeting, which brought together regulatory authorities from various European countries. The RTÜK delegation shared information on Türkiye's legal framework in the audiovisual media sector, broadcasting principles, and initiatives aligned with the “Family-Friendly Broadcasting” vision.
RTÜK representatives emphasized the importance of international cooperation and knowledge sharing, conveying Türkiye’s experiences, particularly in the regulation of digital platforms, the protection of children and families from harmful content, and the development of ethical standards in AI-supported broadcasting.
Following the meeting, RTÜK Vice President Deniz Güler stated in an interview with Armenia's Channel 5 television that the meeting had been productive and that the exchange of views with EPRA members had contributed to strengthening a common understanding of media at the international level. Güler expressed RTÜK's satisfaction at representing Türkiye on this platform.
