European Union Air Travelers Reminded Passenger Rights Continue to Apply During Volcanic Activity

Speaking following the closure of airspace and airports in more than 8 European Union (EU) counties including Ireland, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, due the volcanic eruption in Iceland, European Commission Vice President...

Time Up for Europe’s Member States to Bring TV Rules Into the Digital Age

Two years after the adoption of modernizing EU TV rules ( IP/07/1809 ) removing outdated restrictions on digital TV over the internet, video on demand and mobile TV, only three countries – Belgium, Romania and Slovakia – have officially notified the...

U.K. Government Launches Consultation on Rules Governing Product Placement on Television

The U.K. Government is seeking further views on whether to allow product placement in programs made for British television. A consultation, also asking what safeguards should be in place should the product placement rules be revised, is published today...