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Reaction as MEPs back controversial online copyright reforms

World

Raw Politics: MEPs discuss upcoming copyright directive

Ahead of Tuesday's controversial copyright reform vote, German MEPs debated the issue on Raw Politics.

World

Controversial European copyright reforms to get final vote today

It has been lauded by Paul McCartney and criticised by Wyclef Jean - But after two years of wrangling, the European Parliament will vote today on controversial copyright reforms.

World

Raw Politics in full: Brexit plan B and copyright vote controversy

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European Parliament Justice Committee approves EU copyright compromise

The copyright agreement laid out by negotiators last week is ready for the next phase after passing through the European Parliament's Justice Committee.

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Tech giants to pay content owners under new EU copyright famework

Negotiators agreed on the draft of the updated Copyright Directive after two years of deliberations. If implemented, it will include the right of content creators to receive fair remuneration for the use of their work.

World

Big tech companies stand to win on Article 13 copyright issue

Negotiations in Brussels on copyright legislation have been cancelled under increasing opposition from large tech companies.

Ireland

McDonald's loses 'Big Mac' trademark in EU after legal battle

Calling it a battle of David and Goliath, Irish fast food chain Supermac’s won a battle against American giant McDonald's to have the use of the iconic Big Mac trademark cancelled.

World

EU Parliament approves controversial copyright law

In European Parliament yesterday, MEPs passed a copyright law that has critics saying it could spell the end of the internet as we know it. The law is intended to update current copyright law to keep up with the the digital age- But parts of the law are not so beloved by fans of online content.

World News

Green light for copyright reform

European Union lawmakers voted for the controversial regulations to be redefined. Its aim is to ensure creators of content are paid fairly in a digital world

Europe News

EU lawmakers back controversial copyright reforms

It means the contentious changes are a step closer to becoming law.

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Brief from Brussels: Tackling air pollution, copyright row

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Media piles pressure in EU copyright row

Video and open letter released urging EU politicians to back plans to licence sharing of news content

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Controversial EU copyright plans suffer blow

EU parliament members vote against motion to start talks over controversial overhaul

France

The EU’s ‘anti-meme’ law explained as MEPs reject it

EU lawmakers have rejected the fast-tracking of a piece of legislation that critics say would significantly damage internet freedom.

Europe News

Artists bring copyright fight to European Parliament

Artists want to be paid their dues, but digital defenders fear online censorship under the new EU copyright directive currently being put to MEPs. A decisive vote on the next steps towards becoming law is expected this week.

Europe News

Getting a fair slice of EU copyright cake

As the EU celebrates bloc's cultural heritage, a fierce political debate rages over tougher copyright plans

Europe News

Controversial Copyright Directive Approved by EU Legal Affairs Committee

Proposals to modernize the rules governing copyright in the Digital Single Market have been approved by the Legal Affairs Committee. These include Article 13, which will impose copyright filtering on digital platforms. The proposals still have to pass a plenary vote in the European Parliament.

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Will controversial copyright rules be adopted by the EU?

As the EU Legal Affairs Committee gears up to vote on proposals to modernise copyright rules in the EU, digital platforms are worried about freedom on the internet.