Last month the European Commission released itsproposed changes to copyright in the EU. Unfortunately, the proposalfails to deliveron the promise for a modern copyright law in Europe.
In an ideal world, the Directive would have provided for progressive policy changes to serve the goals of a unified digital marketplace across Europe. It would have jumpstarted economic activity, championed innovative digital technologies and services, and protected consumers and access to information. It would have expanded opportunities for European businesses, cultural heritage institutions, educators, and the research community.
The Commission’s plan does little to advance these goals, instead making the European copyright framework more complex and unfit for the digital age. With the proposal from the Commission on the table, the legislative focus shifts to the EU Member States, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union. Several Member States are currently engaged in brief national-level public consultations in response to the Commission’s proposition.
卡塔尔vs葡萄牙分析published a letter概述了主要关切领域，讨论了可能的政策解决方案，并继续支持会员国征求公众意见，为即将到来的立法程序提供信息。
Over 30 of our international affiliate teams and associated organizations are signatories to the letter. We are working with CC affiliates across Europe to provide feedback and ideas to the ongoing consultations.
Let’s work together to improve the Commission’s disappointing proposal. Now is the time for Europe to redouble its efforts to make positive changes to copyright that will benefit all stakeholders, including creators, users, and the public interest.
Creative Commons Letter to European Member States on Commission Copyright Proposal [PDF]
Screwdriver And WrenchbyTo Uyen,CC BY 3.0 US
CopyrightbyMarek Polakovic,CC BY 3.0 US
