Spain Told to Curtail TV Ads

The European Commission on Tuesday warned Spain it had to change its television advertising practices or face court action. The commission, the European Union's executive arm, complained to the Spanish authorities that the country wasn't complying with EU rules on television advertising, which limit commercials and teleshopping broadcasts to 12 minutes an hour. The limit is in place to improve the viewing experience for audiences and to promote quality television across Europe.
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