The Stop Killing Games campaign received an overwhelmingly positive reception during its recent hearing at the European Parliament, with key figures like founder Ross Scott and organizer Moritz Katzner presenting compelling arguments against the shutdown of server-dependent games. Members of the European Parliament, including Anna Cavazzini and Ilhan Kyuchyuk, expressed broad support across political groups, signaling strong momentum for legislative change. This marks a significant step forward for the campaign, which plans to continue pushing for long-term protections through newly launched NGOs in the EU and US. The initiative’s success at the hearing sets the stage for further advocacy and potential policy reforms.
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