Marta Sanagustin Riazuelo

Marta Sanagustin is Head of Sector for Audiovisual Media Services in DG CONNECT at the European Commission, dealing with the implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) and the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). She is closely involved in the work related to the evaluation and review of AVMSD. The audiovisual and media regulation includes notably rules to preserve cultural diversity, promote accessibility, protect children and consumers, and safeguard media pluralism. The EMFA is a crucial piece of EU legislation that puts in place a new set of rules to protect media pluralism and independence in the EU and provides safeguards against political interference in editorial decisions and against surveillance of journalists.

Before her current post, Marta already dealt with audiovisual matters, working in the copyright field and in particular in the copyright reform. Her previous experience in the Commissions includes positions in digital policies, notably telecommunication, legal affairs, interinstitutional issues, and research.