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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2025/105 of 22 January 2025 2025/105 (9) The Commission, in its Communication of 26 September 2012 to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (5), recognised cultural and creative industries as one of Europe’s most dynamic economic sectors and an essential…

In December 2024, the EU got a new Commission. Henna Virkkunen is now responsible for frequencies and spectrum. “SOS – Save Our Spectrum” contacted the Commissioner directly. Virrkunen has now given assurances that she recognizes the crucial role that the sub-700 MHz band plays in Europe’s cultural ecosystem. The EU “recognizes the valuable contribution that…

A frequency alliance has now also been formed in North America. This includes broadcasting and the culture/event industry. Like the alliances in Germany and Austria. Good luck to our colleagues in Canada, the USA and Mexico! https://nabanet.com/announcing-the-north-american-spectrum-alliance/ The Mission of the Spectrum Alliance: https://nabanet.com/naspa/  

It has been a longstanding tradition to start the New Year by extending all kinds of wishes. In the realm of culture, how not to wish that the festivals of the summer 2025 will stay, or possibly improve, the course of last summer? The just published provisional accounts building on a recent survey taken by…

The new state government in Thuringia will campaign for cultural frequencies. This is stated by the political parties CDU, BSW and SPD in their – so called – “coalition agreement”. It states (page 103): “We also recognize the increasing demand for frequencies for the cultural as well as event industry and are committed to providing…

  As editor of “Spectrum Insights Africa,” what do you want to achieve? “We believe that a meaningful dialogue is essential to ensuring adequate spectrum for PMSE and Digital Terrestrial Television. My goal is to lead the discussion around spectrum management, regulation, and innovation in Africa. I want to bridge the gap between the technical…

Great unrest in Germany. The military there wants a share of the cultural frequencies. And this for peacetime. That would be disastrous for us. In recent weeks, “SOS – Save Our Spectrum” has spoken to authorities, politicians, associations and the press. We have said that culture and the event industry only have a small amount…

An interesting overview of who is involved in the major festivals in Europe. https://www.vousnetespaslaparhasard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/V7_WEB_Carto-Festivals-europeens-EN.pdf Sad: “At least 60 Dutch festivals cancelled in 2024” https://www.iq-mag.net/2024/06/60-festivals-cancelled-2024/ “40 UK festivals have now been cancelled this summer – with over 170 disappearing in five years Without intervention, it’s predicted that the UK will see over 100 festivals disappear in…

“Save Our Spectrum” is becoming more international. After being represented in Europe (Luxembourg and Brussels) for many years, SOS founded sections in the USA and Africa in 2024. We have now found out about the situation regarding frequencies for culture and media in Australia. Our expert contact was Alex Masso, Executive Officer of the Australian…