The meeting emphasized the distinctiveness of public service media in a changing media landscape, their capacity to create inclusive local content, and their fundamental role in democracy.

A key moment was the launch of the Brussels Declaration, a global initiative supporting media professionals’ safety and press freedom.

Key Discussions: Collaboration with commercial entities, overcoming economic pressures, diversity and inclusion.

Speakers included: Věra Jourová (European Commission VP for Values and Transparency), Catherine Tait (CBC/Radio-Canada President & CEO), Frederik Delaplace (CEO of VRT), Jean-Paul Philippot (General Administrator of RTBF).