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Guide to the Global Leaders in Media Law Practice

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Belgium's media industry has been shaped by market complexities over the past year, marked by digital evolution, strategic content offering, consolidation and ongoing debates about digital rights.

The country’s media industry faced challenges concerning content representation inn November 2024 when the comic book Spirou and the Blue Gorgon was withdrawn from sale due to public outrage over controversial content. The publisher, Dupuis, acknowledged the “error of judgment”, removing approximately 30,000 copies from circulation.

Belgium's media market remains characterised by consolidation, with further convergence in the Flemish and French-speaking regions. This trend represents the ongoing dominance of major media groups and challenges of market entry for emerging entities.

In relation to public opinion on digital rights, the 2024 Digital Decade Country Report highlighted that 51 per cent of Belgians feel the EU protects their digital rights, a 5 per cent decrease from the previous year but still above the EU average. Concerns persist about online safety and data privacy, emphasising the need for robust digital rights frameworks.

The digital market continues to expand. Responding to viewer demand for specialised content, RTL Belgium introduced RTL District in November 2024.

RANKING

TIER 1

Dimitrov, Petrov & Co

Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov

Kambourov & Partners