Damage to release scheduling.

Recital 11 of the proposed Regulation states that “through the principle of contractual freedom it will be possible to continue limiting the exploitation of the rights affected by the principle of country of origin”. Recital 11 could, however, have no practical effect, as the EU competition authorities are – in parallel with the Proposal – questioning contractual arrangements and geoblocking obligations on broadcasters. Contractual freedom is therefore not guaranteed.