One of the Vice Presidents of the European Parliament, Nicolae Ștefănuță, has made headlines by supporting the Stop Killing Games initiative, marking a significant step for gamer rights. On July 12, Ștefănuță shared a video on his Instagram story where he announced his signing of the petition, expressing commitment to the cause.

He stated:

“I stand with the people who initiated this citizen initiative. I signed and will continue to help them. A game, once sold, belongs to the customer, not the company.”

Although his power in the movement may be limited currently, his involvement could be crucial as the initiative potentially progresses to a parliamentary discussion.

With over a million signatures already gathered, Stop Killing Games is poised for further political scrutiny and momentum. The petition aims to ensure that once gamers purchase a game, they retain ownership rights, opposing practices that allow companies to revoke access after a sale.

This support follows a recent statement by the Video Games Europe lobby, which criticized the movement’s proposal, highlighting a growing divide between gamer advocacy and certain industry perspectives. The push for this citizen’s initiative continues to garner attention, and Štefănuță’s backing heightens its visibility within the European Union.