Set up in December 1992, the European Audiovisual Observatory's
mission is to gather and distribute information on the
audiovisual industry in Europe.
The Observatory is a European public service body comprised
of 40 member states and the European Union, represented
by the European Commission. It operates within the
legal framework of the Council of Europe and works alongside
a number of partner and professional organizations from
within the industry and with a network of correspondents.
In addition to contributions to conferences, other major
activities are the publication of a Yearbook, newsletters and
reports, the compilation and management of databases
and the provision of information through the Observatory's
Internet site.