EU copyright overhaul may force VPNs to block pirate sites

The European Commission is weighing EU-wide anti-piracy injunctions under a Copyright Package expected in Q2 2027. Industry group CCIA warns this could force VPN providers to inspect and filter user traffic. Courts in France, Spain and Italy already order VPNs to block pirate resources.

• Copyright Package with anti-piracy injunctions is expected in Q2 2027
• CCIA: blocking orders would turn VPNs from neutral conduits into active filters
• A Paris court ordered five major VPNs to block over 200 pirate sites
• A Spanish court ordered NordVPN and Proton VPN to block LaLiga IP addresses