Regulation of the Media

The publication "Regulation of the Media" by Maximilian Beyer and Matthias C. Kettemann, part of the Max Planck Encyclopedia of Comparative Constitutional Law, explores the complex relationship between media regulation and fundamental rights such as freedom of expression. It examines how different legal frameworks across democracies and autocracies regulate the media to balance societal benefits with preventing harmful content. The article addresses challenges posed by digital media, disinformation, hate speech, and the rise of social media, emphasizing the evolving nature of media regulation in the digital age.