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European Commission
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IFTA raises concerns over EC copyright plans
The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) has raised fears over the European Commission’s Digital…
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EC passes net neutrality rules, fails to close ‘loopholes’
The European Commission has given its final approval to net neutrality rules that it claims…
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EC consults on extending copyright rules to internet TV services
The European Commission has launched a consultation on the EU Satellite and Cable Directive, looking…
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Sky hoping for “sensible outcome” to EC geo-blocking probe
Sky is “open-minded” about the outcome of the European Commission’s investigation into geo-blocking requirements in…
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EC lays down gauntlet to Hollywood majors and Sky on geo-blocking
The European Commission is investigating Sky and six Hollywood majors – Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount Pictures,…
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EU net neutrality rules to allow for ‘higher quality’ internet TV services
The European Union rules on net neutrality are likely to allow service providers to establish…
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GSMA calls for ‘timely release’ and further review of UHF spectrum
Mobile industry body the GSMA, has called for a “timely release” of the 700 Mhz…
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Spanish regulator approves Jazztel acquisition
The Spanish markets regulator, the CNMV, has given a green light to Orange’s proposed acquisition…
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Oettinger: no move to pan-Europe licensing, possible concessions on geoblocking
The European Commission does not want to impose pan-European content licensing as part of its…
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EBU renews call for safeguarding of DTT spectrum
The EBU has renewed its call for the safeguarding of the interests of digital-terrestrial TV…
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EC sets out stall on digital single market priorities
The European Commission has agreed three broad areas for action to push forward plans for…
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EC VP calls for strong net neutrality rules and end to geo-blocking
European Commission vice-president and digital single market commissioner Andrus Ansip has called for “strong net…
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Denmark ‘most digital country’ according to EU stats
Denmark is ‘the most digital country’ in Europe, according to new stats released yesterday by…
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EC backs net neutrality, removal of geo-blocking
New European Commission vice-president Andrus Ansip has backed “solid” and “clearly defined” net neutrality and…
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EC and data industry make €2.5 billion ‘big data’ pledge
The European Commission and Europe’s data industry have committed to invest €2.5 billion in a…
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EC clears way for Liberty Global acquisition of Ziggo
The European Commission has cleared Liberty Global’s acquisition of leading Dutch cable operator Ziggo, clearing…
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Viacom closes Channel 5 acquisition
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has closed its £450 million acquisition of UK broadcaster Channel…
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EC passes Telefónica acquisition to local regulator as Vodafone chief raises objections
The European Commission is to leave a decision on the acquisition of Canal+ España by…
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EBU warns on possible consequences of Telenet acquisition
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has written to the European Commission to express its concerns…
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Liberty Global reportedly close to securing Ziggo green light
Liberty Global is on the brink of securing a green light from the European Commission…
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Europe approves Vodafone-ONO deal
The European Commission has cleared Vodafone’s planned €7.2 billion takeover of Spanish cable operator ONO…
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Euro broadcasters welcome EU anti-piracy plan
The European Commission has launched an action plan to deal with infringement of intellectual property…
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Europe rejects Dutch regulation request over Liberty-Ziggo deal
The European Commission has rejected a request by the Dutch competition authority (ACM) to review…
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European Commission launches ‘in-depth’ Liberty-Ziggo investigation
The European Commission has opened an “in-depth investigation” into Liberty Global’s planned buyout of Ziggo…
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Europe approves Deutsche Telekom takeover of GTS Central Europe
The European Commission has approved Deutsche Telekom’s planned takeover of GTS Central Europe, an infrastructure-based…
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European Commission clears Discovery-Eurosport deal
The European Commission has cleared Discovery Communications’ acquisition of sports broadcaster Eurosport in a deal…
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Liberty-Ziggo deal to be reviewed by EU regulator
European antitrust watchdog the European Commission will reportedly review Liberty Global’s agreed takeover of Dutch…
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EC move to improve access for HbbTV takes step forwards
The European Commission-funded HBB4All project has started work on improving accessibility services for audiovisual content…
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EC to create European audiovisual media regulators group
The European Commission has formally established a new group of EU regulatory authorities covering audiovisual…
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European Commission starts TV rights probe
Formal antitrust proceedings to examine programming agreements between US studios and European pay TV broadcasters…