Infso-2008-00093-00-02-en-rev-01
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European works All three reported (and covered) channels broadcast an average of 63.80% and 62.27% in 2005 and 2006, respectively, representing a decrease of -1.53 percentage points over the reference period and a -2.06 point decrease since the beginning of reporting in 2004. During the entire reference period all channels achieved the majority proportion specified in Article 4 of the Directive (percentages ranging from 61% to 68.50% in 2005 and from 53.40% to 75.80% in 2006), hence leading to a 100% compliance rate.
The average proportion of European works by independent producers on all channels was 25.40% in 2005 and 26.01% in 2006, representing a slight increase of 0.61 percentage points over the reference period. From the beginning of reporting in 2004, the figures remained stable with a slight increase of 0.26 points. All the three covered channels met the requirements of Article 5 of the Directive (percentages ranging from 18.90% to 34.30% in 2005 and from 13.60% to 42.50% in 2006) during the reference period. The compliance rate, in terms of number of channels, was therefore 100%. The average relative proportion of recent European works by independent producers on all channels was 100% over the entire reference period. The Commission takes note of the fact that the Slovak authorities have commenced legal proceedings against two broadcasters for not having reserved a majority proportion of its transmission time for European works during some months of 2006.
Over the entire reference period, two channels (YLE24 and Urheilukanava) were exceptionally exempted from reporting. European works All reported channels broadcast an average of 69.33% in 2005 and of 69.56% in 2006, representing an increase of 0.22 percentage points over the reference period. However, this represents a considerable -7.94 point decrease over four years (2003-2006). During the entire reference period, of the total of nine covered channels, seven achieved the majority proportion specified in Article 4 of the Directive, while two channels (MTV3 and Subtv) were below the target. The compliance rate, in terms of number of channels, was 78% over the entire reference period.
The average proportion of European works by independent producers on all reported channels was 44.11% and 45.11% in 2005 and 2006, respectively, representing a 1.00 percentage point increase over the reference period and a significant increase of 14.48 points over four years. For 2005, of the total of nine covered channels, eight exceeded the minimum proportion specified in Article 5 of the Directive, while one channel was below the target. The compliance rate, in terms of number of channels, was 89%. In 2006, all of the covered channels exceeded the 10% minimum (percentages ranging from 12% to 100%). The compliance rate, in terms of number of channels, was therefore 100%. The average relative proportion dedicated to recent European works by independent producers for all channels was 76.11% in 2005 and 76.78% in 2006, representing only a slight increase of 0.67 percentage points over the reference period. The Commission takes notes of the explanations provided by the failing channels and concedes that Finland is a country with a low audiovisual production capacity and a restricted language area.
Of the total of 33 channels identified, several were not operational in 2005. One channel was exempted from the requirements of Article 4 and two from Article 5 in the reference period. European works All reported channels broadcast an average of 51.06% in 2005 and 45.44% in 2006, representing a -5.62 percentage point decrease over the reference period and a decrease of -8.05 points over four years (2003-2006). In 2005, of the total of 24 covered channels, 11 channels achieved the majority proportion specified in Article 4 of the Directive, while 13 channels were below the target. The compliance rate was 46%. For 2006, of the 32 covered channels, 13 met the requirements of Article 4 of the Directive, whereas 19 failed to comply. The compliance rate, in terms of number of channels, was 41%. Although a considerable number of channels failed to achieve the majority proportion specified in Article 4 of the Directive, the report only gives an explicit explanation of the performance of seven channels (TV400, TV4 Film, Showtime, Silver, Three Angel Lifestyle, Family and Nordic). The reasons given for failure are mainly that the channels concerned focused on non-European content. Moreover, the report indicates that 25 of the 33 channels identified are small niche channels with minor audience shares. The Commission would reiterate that the special-interest nature of a channel cannot be acknowledged as a justification for a general exemption from the requirements of Articles 4 and 5. Article 4(3) obliges the Member States to provide statistical data on improvements with regard to the proportions specified in Article 4 and 5 for each of the television channels falling within their jurisdiction. The Commission calls upon Sweden to improve its performance as regards the scheduling of European works — in line with the principle of progressive achievement. European works made by independent producers The average proportion of European works by independent producers on all reported channels was 57.14% and 53.12% in 2005 and 2006, respectively, representing a decrease of -4.03 percentage points over the reference period but a 10.12 point increase over four years (2003-2006). For 2005, of the total number of 24 covered channels, 22 channels exceeded the 10% minimum, while two channels were below the target. The compliance rate, in terms of number of channels, was 92%. In 2006, of the 31 covered channels, 29 were above the minimum proportion specified in Article 5 of the Directive, while two channels were below the target. One of these channels also failed to meet the minimum proportion in the previous year (Di TV). The compliance rate rose to 94%. The Commission takes note of the very high percentage of transmission time dedicated to European works by independent producers. The average relative proportion devoted to recent European works was 66.23% in 2005 and 55.76% in 2006, representing a decrease of -10.46 percentage points over the reference period.
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