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European Parliament Passes Final Copyright Reform

March 26, 2019 • by LibertiesEU

On Tuesday MEPs concluded two and a half years of negotiations by passing the EU’s new copyright reform to regulate the digital single market. Parliamentarians voted 348 in favour, 274 against, 36 abstentions. The legislation aims to bring creative co...

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Copyright Directive Passes, But Fight Against Upload Filters Isn’t Over

March 26, 2019 • by Eva Simon, LibertiesEU

The European Parliament has passed a new copyright regulation promising to give content creators fair pay for their work, but a controversial part of the law also threatens free speech and the free and open internet in Europe.

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Yes to Pandas, No to Censorship: Get a CLUE. Have a Laugh.

March 14, 2019 • by LibertiesEU

Article 13 makes pandas sad. It makes me sad. Let's face it - it makes pretty much everyone sad.

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UN Human Rights Expert Warns Against EU Copyright Directive

March 14, 2019 • by LibertiesEU

The United Nation’s special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye, warned that “Europe has a responsibility to modernise its copyright law to address the challenges of the digital age. But this should not be done at the expense of...

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New Copyright Regulation Huge Threat to Freedom of Expression

February 22, 2019 • by Eva Simon, LibertiesEU

Years of negotiations have concluded as EU institutions finally agree on Europe's new copyright regulation. Is it a threat to freedom of expression? Will it bring upload filtering? We boil it down for you.

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EU Agrees Copyright Reform With Upload Filtering

February 14, 2019 • by LibertiesEU

After three days of final talks, EU negotiators have agreed on new copyright rules, and the outcome is disappointing. The agreement comes after a two-year battle with in the EU. The controversial version of Article 13 will force online platforms to rem...

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Article 13 Gets Worse After Breakthrough in Copyright Negotiations

February 07, 2019 • by György Folk, LibertiesEU

After half of the EU countries refused to accept the Romanian presidency’s compromise text for the draft Copyright Directive, talks seemed to reach a halt mid-January. Early this week a new compromise was found – but it maintains the threat of censorship.

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Creative Sector Opposes Heavy-Handed EU Plans to Protect Copyright

January 18, 2019 • by Eva Simon, LibertiesEU

An open letter signed by organisations in the creative sector calls for the suspension of talks on Article 13 in favour of developing a better solution.

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Rights Groups Issue Fresh Call as EU Copyright Talks Draw to a Close

December 03, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

EU decision-makers should ensure that the new regulation on copyright complies with human rights including specific safeguards to protect free speech.

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YouTube CEO Hits Out at EU Copyright Law

October 24, 2018 • by LibertiesEU

The EU's proposed copyright law has come under fire from the CEO of YouTube. Susan Wojcicki addressed the issue in her latest letter to creators, adding another voice to the growing chorus of opposition to Article 13, a part of the law that would requ...

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European Parliament Passes Final Copyright Reform

Copyright Directive Passes, But Fight Against Upload Filters Isn’t Over

Yes to Pandas, No to Censorship: Get a CLUE. Have a Laugh.

UN Human Rights Expert Warns Against EU Copyright Directive

New Copyright Regulation Huge Threat to Freedom of Expression

EU Agrees Copyright Reform With Upload Filtering

Article 13 Gets Worse After Breakthrough in Copyright Negotiations

Creative Sector Opposes Heavy-Handed EU Plans to Protect Copyright

Rights Groups Issue Fresh Call as EU Copyright Talks Draw to a Close

YouTube CEO Hits Out at EU Copyright Law

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