News | Authors' rights
The MEP Marielle Gallo prepared a balanced draft report on the enforcement of intellectual property right, in particular the copyright for digital uses, in the internal market. Within the 122 amendments proposed are numerous that would water down the necessary level of protection of author's rights by branding unautorised uses, instead of piracy simply as "file-sharing". The EWC and EVA point out the importance of educating the young users and warn that a culture flat rate would prevent the development of use oriented remuneration.