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  When communication becomes the policy
  Monetary dialogue September 2018 : in-depth analysis

  Non-standard policy measures are intended to work via financial markets. Their effectiveness thus depends on how ECB communication affects the expectations of market participants far into the future. Communication has become as important as the details of the policy measures itself. The success ...

  Non-standard policy measures are intended to work via financial markets. Their effectiveness thus depends on how ECB communication affects the expectations of market participants far into the future. Communication has become as important as the details of the policy measures itself. The success of communication is often measured by short term market reactions, increasingly using advanced statistical techniques to interpret them. But this ‘policy making by the markets’ lacks a strong anchor because financial markets often anticipate policy and the assessments of investors change all the time, often independently of monetary policy actions. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

  • Published: 2018-10-04
  • Corporate Author(s): CEPS ; Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union (European Parliament)
  • Subject: balance sheet, banking policy, communications policy, economic policy, economic recession, European Central Bank, financial market, monetary policy
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  When food is cooking up a storm
  Proven recipes for risk communications

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  The aim of this publication is to help communicators in the food sector to design communication programmes supported by high-quality science and taking account of public values and preferences. 'When food is cooking up a storm' provides information on food safety, risk assessment methods and the...

  The aim of this publication is to help communicators in the food sector to design communication programmes supported by high-quality science and taking account of public values and preferences. 'When food is cooking up a storm' provides information on food safety, risk assessment methods and the tasks of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It provides advice based on existing research and long-standing experience and is directed towards governmental agencies that regulate the food sector.

  • Published: 2018-08-17
  • Corporate Author(s): European Food Safety Authority (EU body or agency)
  • Subject: communications policy, consumer information, consumer protection, control of communications, dissemination of information, environmental risk prevention, food safety, guide, public awareness campaign, public health
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  Central bank communication at times of non-standard monetary policies
  Monetary dialogue September 2018 : in-depth analysis

  Communication is an important monetary policy tool, as central banks can use it to manage the expectations of economic agents. Communication becomes even more important in times of non-standard monetary policies due to increased levels of uncertainty and the introduction of new policy tools. In ...

  Communication is an important monetary policy tool, as central banks can use it to manage the expectations of economic agents. Communication becomes even more important in times of non-standard monetary policies due to increased levels of uncertainty and the introduction of new policy tools. In this paper, we summarise the literature on central bank communication in times of non-standard monetary policies, with a particular focus on forward guidance. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.

  • Published: 2018-10-04
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union (European Parliament)
  • Subject: communications policy, economic model, economic policy, monetary policy, standardisation
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  Central bank communication during normal and crisis times
  Monetary dialogue September 2018 : in-depth analysis

  Central banks have intensified their communication strategy since the mid 1990’s and it has become an important instrument of central banks’ policymaking toolkit. A large empirical evidence suggests that central bank communication has effectively enhanced the transmission of monetary policy befo...

  Central banks have intensified their communication strategy since the mid 1990’s and it has become an important instrument of central banks’ policymaking toolkit. A large empirical evidence suggests that central bank communication has effectively enhanced the transmission of monetary policy before and during the financial crisis. Nevertheless, the use of communication as a policy instrument is fragile since it depends on economic agents’ perceptions and beliefs. It is crucial that central bank communication be consistent with policy decisions. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.

  • Published: 2018-10-04
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union (European Parliament) ; OFCE
  • Subject: balance sheet, banking policy, communications policy, economic cycle, economic policy, economic recession, financial market, monetary policy
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  Central banks communications and monetary policy
  Monetary dialogue September 2018 : in-depth analysis

  Communications about plans for future monetary policy are one of the key tools through which central banks can affect the economy. The addition of non-standard policies such as quantitative easing has complicated communication for central banks and there have been some lessons for the ECB to lea...

  Communications about plans for future monetary policy are one of the key tools through which central banks can affect the economy. The addition of non-standard policies such as quantitative easing has complicated communication for central banks and there have been some lessons for the ECB to learn from communications mistakes made by other central banks in recent years. The ECB has so far done well in handling the communications issues relating to the ending of its Asset Purchase Programme but it faces a number of communications challenges as it seeks to normalise monetary policy. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.

  • Published: 2018-10-04
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Internal Policies of the Union (European Parliament)
  • Subject: balance sheet, banking policy, communications policy, economic model, economic policy, European Central Bank, financial market, inflation, monetary policy
• Recruitment notice PE/217/S — Director (F/M) (Function group AD, grade 14) — Directorate-General for Communication — Directorate for Campaigns

  • Published: 2018-04-13
  • Corporate Author(s): European Parliament
  • Subject: administrator, communications policy, competition (EU), job vacancy, managing director
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  A multi-dimensional approach to disinformation
  Report of the independent High level Group on fake news and online disinformation

  In January 2018, the European Commission set up a highlevel group of experts («the HLEG») to advise on policy initiatives to counter fake news and disinformation spread online. The HLEG consisted of 39 members and was chaired by Prof. Dr. Madeleine de Cock Buning. Its members had different backg...

  In January 2018, the European Commission set up a highlevel group of experts («the HLEG») to advise on policy initiatives to counter fake news and disinformation spread online. The HLEG consisted of 39 members and was chaired by Prof. Dr. Madeleine de Cock Buning. Its members had different backgrounds, including academia and journalism, written press and broadcasting organizations, online platforms as well as civil society and fact-checking organizations. The HLEG’s tasks were to advise the Commission on all issues arising in the context of false information spread across traditional and social media and on possible ways to cope with its social and political consequences. The main deliverable of the HLEG was a report designed to review best practices in the light of fundamental principles, and suitable responses stemming from such principles. The analysis presented in this Report starts from a shared understanding of disinformation as a phenomenon that goes well beyond the term «fake news». This term has been appropriated and used misleadingly by powerful actors to dismiss coverage that is simply found disagreeable. Disinformation as defined in this Report includes all forms of false, inaccurate, or misleading information designed, presented and promoted to intentionally cause public harm or for profit. It does not cover issues arising from the creation and dissemination online of illegal content (notably defamation, hate speech, incitement to violence), which are subject to regulatory remedies under EU or national laws. Nor does it cover other forms of deliberate but not misleading distortions of facts such a satire and parody. Problems of disinformation are deeply intertwined with the development of digital media. They are driven by actors — state or non-state political actors, for-profit actors, media, citizens, individually or in groups — and by manipulative uses of communication infrastructures that have been harnessed to produce, circulate and amplify disinformation on a larger scale than previously, often in new ways that are still poorly mapped and understood.

  • Published: 2018-04-30
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (European Commission)
  • Subject: communications policy, disinformation, dissemination of EU information, information technology, Internet, mass media, report, virtual community
• Recruitment notice PE/216/S — Director (F/M) (function group AD, grade 14) — Directorate-General for Communication — Directorate for Media

  • Published: 2018-04-13
  • Corporate Author(s): European Parliament
  • Subject: administrator, communications policy, competition (EU), job vacancy, managing director, mass media
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  Fake news and disinformation online
  

  Online platforms and other internet services have provided new ways for people to connect, debate and to gather information. However, the spread of news that intentionally misleads readers has become an increasing problem for the functioning of our democracies, affecting people’s understanding o...

  Online platforms and other internet services have provided new ways for people to connect, debate and to gather information. However, the spread of news that intentionally misleads readers has become an increasing problem for the functioning of our democracies, affecting people’s understanding of reality. A Eurobarometer survey published in November 2016 showed that European citizens are worried about the independence of the media, and levels of trust in media are low. In June 2017, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution calling on the European Commission to analyse in depth the current situation and legal framework with regard to fake news, and to verify the possibility of legislative intervention to limit the dissemination and spreading of fake content. The Commission has confirmed that this is a priority and has included the initiative against fake news online in its 2018 Work Programme. In November 2017, The Commission launched a public consultation on fake news and online disinformation and set up a High-Level Expert Group representing academics, online platforms, news media and civil society organisations5. The work of the High-Level Expert Group, as well as the results of the public consultation, will contribute to the development of an EU-level strategy on how to tackle the spread of fake news, to be presented in spring 2018. This Flash Eurobarometer is designed to explore EU citizens’ awareness of and attitudes towards the existence of fake news and disinformation online. It covers the following issues: - Levels of trust in news and information accessed through different channels; § People’s perceptions of how often they encounter news or information that is misleading or false; - Public confidence in identifying news or information that is misleading or false; - People’s views on the extent of the problem, both in their own country and for democracy in general; - Views on which institutions and media actors should act to stop the spread of fake news. This survey was carried out by the TNS Political and Social network in the 28 Member States between the 7th and the 9th of February 2018. A total of 26.576 respondents from different social and demographic groups were interviewed via telephone (landline and mobile phone) in their mother tongue, on behalf of the European Commission, Directorate-General for Communications Networks. The methodology used is that of Eurobarometer surveys as carried out by the Directorate-General for Communication “Media monitoring, Media Analysis and Eurobarometer” Unit).

  • Published: 2018-04-27
  • Corporate Author(s): Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (European Commission)
  • Subject: communications policy, disinformation, dissemination of EU information, information technology, Internet, mass media, report
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  The role of civil society in a world of globalised communications
  23-24 November 2017 : summary

  • Published: 2018-03-07
  • Corporate Author(s): European Economic and Social Committee
  • Subject: civil society, communications policy, information technology, information technology user, populism, public opinion, virtual community