The Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) announced that Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has joined its membership. CME, a leading media and entertainment company operating across Central and Eastern Europe, brings decades of experience in producing, distributing, and protecting high-quality audiovisual content.

Klára Brachtlová, Deputy CEO & Chief External Affairs, CME, said: “Joining AAPA reflects CME’s commitment to protecting creativity and ensuring a fair, sustainable media environment. By working with AAPA and its members, we aim to strengthen collective efforts to safeguard Europe’s creative industries and uphold the integrity of the audiovisual market.”

AAPA Executive Director Miruna Herovanu welcomed CME’s decision to join the Alliance: “CME’s membership marks another important step in strengthening our network of rights holders and broadcasters committed to safeguarding Europe’s creative sector. Their operational footprint and commitment to innovation in anti-piracy activity will be invaluable to AAPA’s collective work in addressing the evolving challenges of content piracy.”

With a presence in multiple markets, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania & Moldova, Slovenia, Croatia and Bulgaria, CME has been a champion of regional content production and digital transformation. Through its membership in AAPA, CME will contribute to collaborative initiatives with law enforcement, regulators, and digital intermediaries aimed at improving anti-piracy enforcement, policy coordination, and consumer protection across the European audiovisual landscape.

AAPA now brings together 25 leading companies and associations spanning the entire audiovisual value chain — from broadcasters, operators, and content owners to technology providers and enforcement experts — all united in their mission to combat audiovisual piracy and promote a safer digital environment.