Mari Velsand
Mari Velsand is the director of Medietilsynet, the Norwegian Media Authority, where she has been an advocate for media diversity and the importance of a robust press in a democratic society. Recently, she expressed concerns regarding the differing VAT rates on news content, arguing that such differences pose a societal risk and emphasizing the need for a platform-neutral VAT exemption to ensure a healthy media landscape.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 9,412 | $403,000 | 700$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,421,241 | 9,412 | $403,000 | 700$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Norway:
Mari Velsand argues for the reintroduction of VAT exemptions for all news platforms to ensure media diversity.
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