Copyright Directive

European Parliament approves Copyright Directive with controversial rules

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Anna Washenko

European Parliament has voted in favor of the Copyright Directive, a set of reforms intended to update the bloc’s rules for a digital age, but including several controversial provisions. The directive passed by a vote of 348 votes in favor and 274 against. Continue Reading →

Changing interpretations of Article 13 erode industry support for EU’s incendiary Copyright Directive

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Europe’s efforts for copyright law overhaul were controversial when they first progressed through Parliament, and the Copyright Directive measures have only become more contentious over time. Article 13 in particular could have far-reaching implications for not just copyright law, but the foundations of how people communicate and create on the Internet. Continue Reading →