Video-games policy scope
EU-27
The 2025 European Media Industry Outlook examines the video-games sector within the European Union’s 27-member scope; this is not a complete all-Europe market total.[1]
Market
Europe
Europe is a regional games and esports market spanning national systems with distinct languages, publishing structures and competition calendars. The European Commission’s latest media outlook examines video games at EU-27 scope; PTG coverage also follows activity in the United Kingdom and Türkiye.
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Updated September 27, 2026Market snapshot
Market ecosystem
National markets
Distinct national markets shape European games, esports and event activity.
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References2
- [1]The 2025 European Media Industry Outlook report — European Commission, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
- [2]Cologne - Panoramic Image of the old town at dusk.jpg — Wikimedia Commons
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