Appendix 6 - International Music Council

Conclusions on Musical Diversity
There is a general agreement among broadcasters in Germany that the broadcast contents
shall promote the cultural diversity of the regions and the country as a whole. State
regulations guarantee economic, political and ideological independence of the broadcasting
in Germany. Especially the public sector regulations see itself as guaranteeing quality
standards promoting cultural diversity by resisting commercialization and market pressures
(comp. open letter of the German Music Council, Deutsche Musik Rat and the conference
of music councils of the federal states, KdLMR, comp.
http://www.miz.org/news_3092.html). The state regulations are enforced by the supervision
of the broadcasting council.
EXAMPLE 4: BROADCASTING STRUCTURES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
The Czech Republic has a dual state and private broadcasting system. At present, the only
operators recognised by the law are the publicly owned institutions Czech Radio and Czech
Television. They have an close relationship with the government and finance their own
activities. These institutions have a specific mission in regard to upholding public interest
and they are limited in developing their own business, particularly in terms of advertising.
The Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting in the Czech Republic administers
the licensing policy for broadcasting services. The council is elected by Parliament and is
not dependent on the government. At present, over 70 licences for radio broadcasting have
been granted, and there are 150 radio stations. 52 television licenses have been granted.
There are two state television stations and two private independent stations - Nova and
Prima. The state television broadcasting covers the whole area of the Czech Republic.
There are 118 television broadcasting stations in the country.
(http://www.czechcentrum.cz/index.php?section=3&menu=138)
EXAMPLE 5: BROADCASTING STRUCTURES IN BULGARIA
Sectors and Financing
Bulgaria has a public and private broadcasting sector. Cultural events and issues of
international, national and local relevance are covered extensively in the program.
Broadcasting licenses are collected via payments for electricity.
According to Article 98 of the Radio and Television Act The Radio and Television Fund
was created. The money made available to the Fund is raised mainly by license fees. The
Fund's resources are used for the financing of public broadcasting services, the Council for
Electronic Media, � and significant cultural and educational projects. (ccult Bulgaria, p. 13)
Control Structures and Independence
The Council for Electronic Media (SEM) is the independent official body to deal with
program licensing, program monitoring, sanctioning irregular advertising practices, and
appointing the chairpersons of the public Radio and Television. "the Other" control body -
the Commission for Regulation of Communications is responsible for the technical
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