Europe
Local German Anti-Porn Crusader Plans to Expand Surveillance Tool to All of Europe
The local official behind the crusade for Germany to require age verification for viewing sexual content is now seeking to expand to all of Europe the use of his new AI tool, KIVI, which automatically scans all online content to determine which images are not compliant with the law.
Digital Rights Groups Lambast European Commission's Online Surveillance Proposal
Digital rights and privacy advocates are raising the alarm about an EU legislative proposal unveiled yesterday by the European Commission, allegedly to address “misuse of online services” and “prevent and combat child sexual abuse online.”
Europe's Digital Services Act Moves Forward, Drops Controversial Adult Content Mandate
The European Parliament reached a deal last week with EU member states on the controversial Digital Services Act — a European legislative package addressing “illegal and harmful” online content — by dropping mandatory phone registration for adult content creators on porn platforms.
Council of Europe Urges Mandatory 'Porn Filters,' Endorses 'Porn Addiction' Myth
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the continent’s main post-World War II human rights organization, issued a resolution today urging European nations to mandate online filters for “pornographic materials” on all devices, to be “systematically activated in public spaces, such as schools, libraries and youth clubs.”
French Government Asks Courts for Order to Block Pornhub, 4 Other Tube Sites
France’s media regulator ARCOM has gone to court to demand that the country’s ISPs enforce a total block of five specific adult tube sites — Pornhub, Tukif, xHamster, Xvideos and Xnxx — over their alleged lack of enforcement of a controversial age verification mandate.
Pablo Cortés, Sebas Cortés Celebrate 5 Noms From Grabby Awards Europe
Pablo Cortés and Sebas Cortés (aka PabloySebas), reigning XBIZ Cam Awards "Best Cam Model Duo," are celebrating five nominations from the 2022 Grabby Awards Europe, including "Fan Site Performer of the Year" and "Porn Star of the Year."
European Parliament Gives Initial Approval to 'Digital Services Act'
The European Parliament gave initial approval yesterday to the Digital Services Act, a new EU-wide policy to increase liability for “illegal and harmful content” on online platforms.
Lydia Black Returning From Europe, Now Self-Booking in U.S.
Lydia Black is returning from her European content shoots on Jan. 11 and will be self-booking U.S. work.
Pablo Cortés, Sebas Cortés Collab With Viktor Rom, Will Attend Grabbys Europe
Pablo Cortés and Sebas Cortés (aka PabloySebas), reigning XBIZ Cam Awards "Best Cam Model Duo," recently teamed with Viktor Rom, 2019 XBIZ Europa "Gay Performer of the Year," on a new movie for Treasure Island Media.
Council of Europe Issues Resolution Recommending Sweeping Porn Regulation
The Council of Europe, the continent’s main post-WWII human rights organization, published a resolution late last month that recommends sweeping government intervention in the regulation of adult content online.
Grabby Awards Europe Announce 2022 Ceremony Details
Organizers of the Grabby Awards Europe have announced ceremony details for 2022, including an expansion of the festivities to a three-day, two-night weekend surrounding the main event on Saturday, April 23 in Torremolinos, Spain.
Europe in Focus: A Look at the Top Trends Driving Business Overseas
The pandemic and Brexit may have wreaked havoc on Europe’s pleasure products industry over the past year and a half, but with quick adaptability, European retailers and manufacturers are bouncing back.
Talent Testing Europe Cuts Ribbon on New Budapest Lab
Talent Testing Services has announced an expansion of its European offerings and cut the ribbon on a new testing facility in Budapest.
Europe in Focus: Execs, Performers Weigh in on Current State of Adult
Adult entertainment was already rapidly changing before the COVID-19 pandemic struck last year. Stars were becoming increasingly self-reliant thanks to the advent of camming, clips and premium social media platforms.
European Parliament Passes Controversial 'Chat Control' Snooping Powers
Under serious criticism from privacy advocates, and during an inconspicuous late-night session, the European Parliament approved last week a controversial set of “chat control” measures making it legal for internet companies to scan all private messages by users if they claim they are looking for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Swiss Navy Partners With Shots for Exclusive Europe, U.K. Distro
M.D. Science Lab, makers of the Swiss Navy brand, has announced an exclusive partnership with distributor Shots to cover Europe and the United Kingdom.
FSC Europe Starts Petition to Protect Rights of Sexuality Professionals
FSC Europe, the recently founded European chapter of industry trade group Free Speech Coalition (FSC),has released a petition and a statement calling the European Commission to “protect the rights of sexuality professionals, artists and educators” while drafting the E.U.’s new Digital Services Act.
Q&A: Eva Elfie Takes Throne as Clips Queen of Europe
Three years ago, before she became Eva Elfie, the girl with the anime-figurine hourglass figure, signature platinum blonde hair, darker eye-brows and cautious-but-curious eyes was a journalism college student.
Texas Patti's 'Europe Tour' Takes Her to Legal Porno, CzechVR
Texas Patti is promoting recent scene work for Legal Porno and CzechVR as part of her "Texas Patti Europe Tour."
XBIZ Berlin Virtual Day 1: Networking, Indie Talent and Tech for Europe and Beyond
Day One of the first-ever virtual XBIZ Berlin trade show began with a welcome opportunity for mixing-and-mingling in a variety of company and talent lounges, which allowed for collegial table-hopping and crucial networking opportunities before the afternoon's spread of seminars and special events kicked off with a focus on content creation, paysites and traffic optimization for the European market and beyond.