In light of technological developments and changes in the market, this role could change, but this subject must be debated in the Member States since, as the Amsterdam Protocol clearly specifies, it is up to the Member States to define the public service broadcasting mandate and decide on its financing system.
Set i lyset af den teknologiske udvikling og udviklingen af markedet kan denne funktion ændre sig, men spørgsmålet bør diskuteres i medlemslandene, for som det tydeligt angives i protokollen til Amsterdam-traktaten, er det op til medlemslandene at definere opgaven for offentlig radio-og tv-virksomhed og at fastlægge finansieringsmetoderne.