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Welcome to the official website of the European Audiovisual Observatory
The reference for market and legal information on film, television and VOD in Europe
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22 janv. 2026
Over 40% of writers and directors of European theatrical films in 2015 never released another project
Strasbourg 22 January 2026The report analyses writers and directors involved in theatrical films and TV/SVOD fiction produced in Europe.
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20 janv. 2026
OPUS Database - How do broadcasters & streamers contribute to national film funds?
Strasbourg 20 January 2026Our new OPUS database lets you compare and contrast the different national systems!
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15 janv. 2026
New media: US players got over 80% of all revenues from SVOD and in-video OTT ads
Strasbourg 15 January 2026The report aims at shedding light on the role that top groups play in shaping the structure of the AV industry in Europe.
European Audiovisual Observatory announces its new Norwegian Presidency for 2026
Each January a different Observatory member country takes over its yearly rotating Presidency.
New study highlights opportunities, risks, and future perspectives
The European news media sector has been profoundly transformed by digital technology.
This new report provides a timely and detailed roadmap for navigating the challenges of the digital transformation of European news media
Yearbook online

A unique source of data on:
• television • film • video • on-demand audiovisual services in 43 European countries
- Over 100 indicators
- 10-year time series
- For 43 countries
Monthly Wrap Up

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All the main data on VOD:
- number of services
- subscriptions
- revenues
- main players
- composition of catalogues
- viewing time
- and more

Visit our Events page for up to date details of Observatory events, plus information on events attended by our talented team.
You can download our conference presentations from this page too!
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IRIS Newsletter
Legal Observations of the European Audiovisual Observatory
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Yearbook Online
Online access to the tables & graphs of the Observatory's Yearbook
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AVMS Database
Database on the transposition of the AVMS Directive into national legislation
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IRIS Merlin
Database on legal information relevant to the audiovisual sector in Europe
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LUMIERE
Database on admissions to films released in Europe
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MAVISE
Database on audiovisual services and their jurisdiction in Europe
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LUMIERE VOD
The European film directory on European works available on on-demand services in Europe
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VERBO
Freedom of Expression, the Media and Journalists
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OPUS
Comprehensive overview of the promotion of European and independent works
