Adoption of the Parliament’s negotiating position regarding a draft regulation on cross-border portability

The European Parliament's legal affairs committee adopted on 29 November 2016 its negotiating position as regards a draft proposal on cross-border portability of copyright-protected online content services.

The rules enable EU citizens subscribing to services that give access to online music, games, films or sporting events, to enjoy this content while abroad in another member states.

The rapporteur was given a mandate to negotiate with the Council of the European Union, which had already set out its position in May 2016.

ESO: Background information: The Portability of Online Services as Part of the Modernisation of Copyright in the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-portability-of-online-services-as-part-of-the-modernisation-of-copyright-in-the-european-union/

ESO: Background information: EU Portability Regulation: In-Depth Analysis of the Proposal http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-portability-regulation-in-depth-analysis-of-the-proposal/

European Parliament: Press Release, 30.11.16: Coming soon: use your online film subscription while abroad http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/20161128STO53433/

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