Rethinking European Media Law and Policy

This introduction outlines the key players, instruments and dilemmas that shape the overall framework of European media law and policy. Turning to the structure of the handbook, we will introduce and summarize the individual contributions addressing elements of the legal patchwork that together make up the body of regulatory interventions, policy rationales and underlying assumptions. Lastly, we will identify the overarching themes and trends that emerge from these essays, proposing improvements of regulatory responses and providing a compass for a principle-based, integrated approach to European media law and a more resilient media policy.