Consiliul National al Audiovizualului, Bucureşti

Welcome to the National Audiovisual Council of Romania. We are known by our acronym CNA and we are the only regulator for the audio visual sector in Romania.

Our job is to ensure that Romanias TV and radio stations operate in an environment of free speech, responsability and competitiveness.

We hope you like our newly designed website. Here you will find information about Romanias audiovisual laws, research studies, media reports as well as useful links to other audiovisual regulators in EU Member States.
The National Audiovisual Council in Romania is an autonomous public institution which is governed by a Council of 11 members.

The members are appointed by the Romanian Parliament, based on the following formula: 3 nominations from the Senate; 3 from the Chamber of Deputies; 2 from the President of Romania; and 3 from the Government.

The Council meets every Tuesday and Thursday. The council meetings are public and are open for all interested parties. Journalists are present at most of the meetings.
The National Audiovisual Council of Romania (CNA) is the guarantor of the public interest with regards to the audiovisual (TV and radio) sector.

CNA ensures that the public in general, and children in particular, are protected from inappropriate or abusive TV and radio programmes.

CNA also represents the state with regard to the TV and radio industry in Romania and issues broadcasting licences. CNA works closely with key partners in order to understand the industry and provide a supporting and monitoring role.

CNAs council holds public meetings every week and is empowered by the Romanian Parliament to monitor the editorial content of the broadcasters and take measures in cases of infringement.