Posts tagged with#fixcopyright

The 2016 EU Copyright Reform Proposal is out and it’s an absolute disaster, particularly for creators and internet users. From officially proposing a link tax to not safeguarding freedom of panorama, Commissioner Oettinger’s text goes against what many hoped would be a jump towards a progressive and more inclusive legislation. It is worth noting that this proposal still has to be approved by both…

I had the great honour and pleasure to talk to Julia Reda and find out a bit more how you can help #fixcopyright. Julia Reda is a Member of the European Parliament, having the only seat owned by the Pirate Party. She is also a Vice-President of the Greens/EFA group. Since last year, she has been actively fighting for a copyright reform within the European Union – basically trying to make things…