The latest edition of the Euromedia Ownership Monitor (EurOMo) maps over 1,400 media companies and their controlling entities. Its search engine allows journalists, regulatory authorities, and the public to track media ownership and control across borders. A public webinar in March will showcase the new features.
EurOMo has published an expanded database covering hundreds of influential media companies in all EU countries, with data dating back to 2025. It includes over 700 media companies, 4,300 individuals (owners and other controlling entities), and 2,100 organizations holding stakes in these companies. Users can visually explore the results as a network map, filter by control relationships beyond legal ownership structures, and download machine-readable data that complies with the open standard BODS v0.3.
The full version is available to registered users with a legitimate interest, such as journalists, policymakers, and members of civil society organizations. However, the public version of the project website is freely accessible. In addition to the database, all users can read reports focusing on each country’s specific situation and compare risks across countries using dozens of indicators.
Public Webinar to Introduce EurOMo
A public webinar will be held in March 2026 to introduce the latest version and all new features. There will be two sessions:
- Friday, March 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m. CET
- Monday, March 23, 2026, 3:00 p.m. CET
Those interested can register for one of the sessions via the project website: https://media-ownership.eu/registration-for-webinar/.
The European Commission has funded the project since 2021 with the aim of strengthening media transparency and trust in democratic institutions.
