Press Release / Brussels, 30/01/2025 – Executive Vice-President Virkkunen joined MEPs and over 30 renowned creators—such as DJ Reinier Zonneveld and singer-songwriters Marika, Yael Naim and Pernille Rosendahl—at the European Parliament yesterday evening to discuss issues severely impacting the creative sector.
Together with 23 other creators and rightsholder organisations, on October 29, 2024, GESAC sent a letter to European policy makers urging them to ensure the AI Act is effectively implemented, protecting and promoting European Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).
The GESAC community is deeply saddened by the passing away of Prof. Dr. Reinhold Kreile, who dedicated his life to the protection and improvement of authors’ rights.
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 7th edition of the ALAI European Authors’ Right Award, supported by GESAC. This year, once again, the award will be handed out to a student/researcher for submitting the best essay related to authors’ rights/copyright with a European dimension.
Are you a law student currently studying or researching authors’ right/copyright? If so, we encourage you to apply for this year Authors’ Right Award!
More information about the prize, eligibility criteria and how to register here.