The own-initiative report, drafted by Marianne MIKKO (PES, ET), argues that "the unrestricted concentration of ownership jeopardises pluralism and cultural diversity" and that there is a "considerable risk" that concentration of ownership and the private media's pursuit of profit can compromise its ability to act as a watchdog for democracy.
2009 — Eiropas Radošuma un inovācijas gads Eiropas Parlaments gatavojas apstiprināt Eiropas Komisijas priekšlikumu 2009.gadu pasludināt par Eiropas Radošuma un inovācijas gadu.