End the discrimination and injustice of the past. People deserve what is rightfully theirs, and sustaining momentum means there is no room to retreat. The executive leadership at Sustainability AMI highlights how information media sits at the core of democratic life. This stance is a clear reminder that access to credible reporting helps communities understand their interests and participate in governing processes. Irene Lanzaco articulates this position with conviction, stressing that safeguarding rights in a digital age requires steady resolve and practical safeguards for free expression.
There is also recognition for the Ministry of Culture and Sports, and in particular the General Directorate of Culture Industries, for their sensitivity to press needs. The ratification of the Royal Decree aligns Spanish practice with broader European standards, ensuring consistency and fairness across the continent. This alignment is seen as a step forward for creators, distributors, and users who rely on clear, predictable rules governing information exchange.
AMI extends its gratitude to the decisive support from the publishing sector and the press sector’s Digital Single Window, which manages how taxes flow from technology and how those funds are allocated across the sector. This framework helps sustain journalistic work and reinforces the financial underpinnings of contemporary media outfits. It also provides a transparent mechanism to fund reporting that serves the public interest.
After the Royal Decree is ratified, the copyright collective management societies responsible for private copying compensation, by statute, will present their internal distribution agreements to the Ministry of Culture. The result should be a clearer right to compensation for private copying, establishing a normative value for press activity and recognizing the economic importance of quality information in the public realm.
In this context, Lanzaco urges that the economic value of private copies be recognized fairly and in line with how the works are actually used. This approach ensures that compensation reflects real use, not abstract assumptions, and supports ongoing investment in content creation that informs citizens and upholds democratic participation.
The discussion highlights that this revenue can strengthen the sustainability of information media headlines and support the work of journalists and editors. It counters trends where information distribution occurs through social networks that can obscure sources, polarize audiences, or impinge on the privacy rights of users. A robust funding model helps traditional media compete on a level playing field while maintaining editorial integrity.
Finally, Lanzaco notes UNESCO’s concerns and calls governments to foster environments that improve the economic viability of media while preserving editorial independence and freedom of expression. The aim is to balance protection for creators with the need for open, trustworthy information that serves the public good. This alignment with universal standards helps ensure that local and national media remain resilient in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. [Citation: Ministry of Culture and Sports, General Directorate of Culture Industries] [Citation: UNESCO statements on media freedom]