50,000 creators call on the EU to fix the transfer of value
Just hours before the copyright directive vote on 12 september, the petition on www.makeinternetfair.eu hit 50,000 creators’ signatures.
As a reminder, here is the call in its entirety:
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The Copyright Directive and what the vote means for author remuneration and European democracy
Strasbourg, September 11, 2018 – Less than 24 hours before the plenary vote on the Copyright Directive, GESAC, the European Grouping of Societies of Authors and Composers that represents over 1 million authors, takes a look back at why this Directive is essential, and how the outcome of tomorrow’s vote will be a reflection of the state of European democracy.
New Public Opinion Poll Finds that 2 out of 3 Citizens* Believe Tech Giants Have More Power than the European Union
Within EU Member States where the Copyright Directive has been fiercely debated, 61% fear the influence of tech giants compromises the functioning of European democracies, 87% favour legislation guaranteeing the remuneration of artists
EUROPE FOR CREATORS Launches Campaign to Support EU Copyright Directive
EUROPE FOR CREATORS Launches Campaign to Support EU Copyright Directive
New Movement Calls on All Citizens to Preserve Culture and Democracy in Europe