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Less hate speech and more European content on video streaming services: Council adopts new EU rules

November 5, 2018

As a result of updates by the EU to its rules for audiovisual media services, traditional television and new services such as on-demand broadcasting will compete on a level playing field. Video sharing platforms will also for the first time be subject to rules ensuring that viewers, and in particular minors, will be better protected from violent or harmful content or hate speech. From the Council of the EU

Topic, claim, or defense
Child Protection (Includes Child Pornography)
Hate Speech
Freedom of Expression
Jurisdiction