The EU Parliament and EU Council adopt geo-blocking regulation

The so-called Geo-Blocking Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2018/302, became directly applicable throughout the European Union on 3 December 2018. The Regulation is part of the European Union’s single market strategy to enable consumers and businesses to benefit fully from the opportunities offered by the internet and digital technologies. The strategy is based on three pillars: Granting consumers better access to digital goods and services across Europe Creating a level playing field with the right conditions for digital