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How are our broadcasting rules affected by Europe?

In order to encourage free movement of broadcasts, all broadcasting must comply with the European Directive, "Television Without Frontiers" or TVWF.

More information on the TVWF Directive and that recent negotiations to amend it can be found on the international broadcasting page.