EU Parliament Votes Against Geo-Blocking of Audio-Visual Sports and Film Content (for now)

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Jan 25 2024

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On 13 December 2023, the European Parliament voted on whether to extend the scope of the Geo-blocking Regulation to audio-visual content. Craig Giles and Henry Sealy discuss the outcome of the vote and consider the potential implications on the sports and media industries.