Global recorded music body is notable absentee from signatories
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Category archives: Copyright Directive
European Commission Lambastes Copyright Directive Critics – Then Deletes the Post
Did Google/YouTube and Facebook manage to humiliate the European Commission? Amidst major infighting between artists, labels, and publishers over the Copyright Directive, a surprising event took place. Last week, the European Commission and the Europea…
Final Article 13 text approved as European Copyright Directive talks conclude
The text was finalised this evening (February 13)
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Major Infighting Breaks Out Between Artists and Labels/Publishers over Article 13
The European music industry has gone to war with itself over Article 13. Last week, when the Copyright Directive – most notably, Article 13 – appeared to fade into obscurity, France and Germany reached a new agreement. Under the compromise, the bill wo…
France and Germany May Have Just Saved Article 13 and the Copyright Directive
France and Germany’s compromise has upset multiple rights organizations, including Article 13 supporters. Several weeks ago, the Copyright Directive – most importantly, Article 13 – appeared to hit a fatal ‘brick wall.’ Thanks in part to Google’s inten…
Article 13 disaster for music biz, joy for YouTube, as labels call for EU copyright bill to be cancelled
A group of organizations representing creatives and rightsholders in the music, audio-visual, broadcasting and sports industries have called on European negotiators to cancel the Copyright Directive. In an open letter issued to the press today (Februar…
European Union Approves Key Copyright Directive Initiatives
With today’s vote, expect YouTube and other user-generated content platforms to finally pay copyright holders their fair share. In a major victory for the music and entertainment industries, the European Parliament has approved Articles 11 and 13. In a…
YouTube slams article 13 as it weighs in on European Copyright Directive
‘This outcome could have severe, negative consequences for the fans, the communities and the revenue you have all worked so hard to create’
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YouTube slams article 13 as it weighs in on European Copyright Directive
‘This outcome could have severe, negative consequences for the fans, the communities and the revenue you have all worked so hard to create’
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Music industry defeated over Article 13 vote in European Parliament… but it’s not over yet
Bill rejected in its current form by 318 votes to 278 today (July 5)
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