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Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen Yours: 21.07.2025 Commissioner of Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Michael McGrath European Commission 1049 Brussels Ours: 13.08.2025 No 9-1/828-2 Ares(2025)5881931 - Transmission of EMFA letters to Member States / EE Dear Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, Dear Commissioner McGrath, We appreciate your continued engagement and support in preparing for the implementation of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). Overall, preparations for implementing the EMFA in Estonia have progressed well. We have introduced the necessary clarifications to the Estonian Media Services Act to ensure alignment with the regulation’s requirements. One of the more complex issues has been finding a sustainable funding model for public service media. After considering several options, we believe we have now identified a viable solution, which will require amendments to the Estonian Broadcasting Act. Our plan is to proceed with the legislative process for these amendments in the Estonian Parliament during the autumn session. We will keep you informed of further developments and remain committed to ensuring EMFA’s full application. Yours sincerely, (signed digitally) Heidy Purga Minister Kadri Jauram +372 55652788 [email protected] Suur-Karja 23 / 15076 Tallinn, Estonia / + 372 628 2222 / [email protected] / www.kul.ee / Registration No 70000941 Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen Yours: 21.07.2025 Commissioner of Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Michael McGrath European Commission 1049 Brussels Ours: 13.08.2025 No 9-1/828-2 Ares(2025)5881931 - Transmission of EMFA letters to Member States / EE Dear Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, Dear Commissioner McGrath, We appreciate your continued engagement and support in preparing for the implementation of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). Overall, preparations for implementing the EMFA in Estonia have progressed well. We have introduced the necessary clarifications to the Estonian Media Services Act to ensure alignment with the regulation’s requirements. One of the more complex issues has been finding a sustainable funding model for public service media. After considering several options, we believe we have now identified a viable solution, which will require amendments to the Estonian Broadcasting Act. Our plan is to proceed with the legislative process for these amendments in the Estonian Parliament during the autumn session. We will keep you informed of further developments and remain committed to ensuring EMFA’s full application. Yours sincerely, (signed digitally) Heidy Purga Minister Kadri Jauram +372 55652788 [email protected] Suur-Karja 23 / 15076 Tallinn, Estonia / + 372 628 2222 / [email protected] / www.kul.ee / Registration No 70000941