ComCom Member Participates in the 76th Meeting of the European Audiovisual Observatory’s Executive Council
Member of the Communications Commission Ivane Makharadze took part in the 76th meeting of the Executive Council of the European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO), as well as in an official event organised by Norway, the country holding the EAO chairmanship.
The 76th meeting of the EAO Executive Council focussed on adopting the 2027 Work Plan, approving the 2027 budget, and electing members of the Executive Council’s Bureau.
During the working meeting, the EAO Executive Director and the heads of its departments and administration presented an update on the EAO’s current financial situation, the results of the organisation’s activities in 2026, and other administrative matters. In addition, the EAO Executive Council adopted the 2027 Work Plan and budget for the pilot video games project and reviewed the EAO statutes, the composition of the Advisory Committee, and the mid-term strategy.
The European Audiovisual Observatory is an organisation operating under the auspices of the Council of Europe since 1992. It analyses facts and data relating to the film, broadcasting and audiovisual industries in Europe. The organisation currently comprises 41 member states and the European Union.
Georgia became a member of the EAO in 2016 and held the chairmanship of the EAO Executive Council in 2024. Georgia is represented on the EAO Executive Council by ComCom member Ivane Makharadze.
