German systems architect Qvest Media will provide consulting for the European Parliament in the strategic development of its broadcast and multimedia infrastructures.
European Parliament approves 30% European content in VOD
The European Parliament has agreed on updated rules on audiovisual media services, protecting children better, with stricter rules on advertising, and 30% European content in video-on-demand.
European Parliament delays adoption of Copyright Directive
A committee proposal to begin negotiations to update copyright laws for the digital age has been rejected by the European Parliament.
Consumer protectors criticise maintenance of geo-blocking in Europe
The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) has criticised the fact that freely accessible audiovisual online content such as TV live streams or catch-up services can continue to be restricted to domestic viewers by geo-blocking,
European MEPs voice Lithuanian TV concerns
Members of the European Parliament have expressed their concerns over the setting up of a commission in Lithuania to scrutinise the public broadcaster LRT.
European Parliament rejects SatCab regulation: geo-blocking to stay in place
The European Parliament (EP) has dealt a blow to the Digital Single Market (DSM) by rejecting most of the European Commission’s SatCab regulation.
Cable Europe responds to ITRE Committee vote
Cable Europe has once again called upon the European Institutions to stand by the original goals of the proposed Electronic Communications Code, as the European Parliament’s ITRE Committee adopted a number of amendments last night.
Content portability rules now in place
Rules surrounding the right of the consumer to view pay-TV content in any European territory have been officially approved.
European Parliament approves content portability
EU citizens can use online services such as Netflix, HBO Go, Amazon Prime, Spotify, Deezer while in another EU country for holidays, studies or business, after the European Parliament approved measures allowing portability of online content.
European Directive VOD changes win support
The Society of Audiovisual Authors (SAA) has welcomed the European Commission and Parliament’s proposals on amending the Audiovisual Media Services Directive.