Against widespread dissent and controversy MEPs in
the European Parliament have voted to allow copyright
term extension to pass a first reading.
4 out of the 7 main groups (ALDE, GREENS/EFA, NGL,
IND/ DEM) together with a cross party platform of MEPs
voted to reject the proposal.
Internal opposition threatened the group positions of the
two largest parties (PSE and EPP) as several national
delegations and key MEPS also joined the fight to reject.
We understand that, in total, 222 voted in favour of
rejection, 370 against. The final vote was 317 in favour,
178 against, 37 abstentions. A key amendment to ensure
benefits accrued only to performers was also rejected.
The proposal now moves forward to the Council of Ministers
where it is currently blocked by member states. The fundamental
problems remain: how to include a workable use-it-or-lose it clause;
agreeing to deliver real benefits to the vast majority of performers;
how to avoid breaking the respect necessary for a functioning IP
system by simply taking money from the pockets of consumers.
Discussions on the proposal will be held in the Council of Ministers and
you can find out how to contact your governments relevant IP body here:
(We understand the blocking minority is currently made up of Slovenia,
Portugal, Austria, Netherlands, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Belgium,
Finland, Romania).
the European Parliament have voted to allow copyright
term extension to pass a first reading.
4 out of the 7 main groups (ALDE, GREENS/EFA, NGL,
IND/ DEM) together with a cross party platform of MEPs
voted to reject the proposal.
Internal opposition threatened the group positions of the
two largest parties (PSE and EPP) as several national
delegations and key MEPS also joined the fight to reject.
We understand that, in total, 222 voted in favour of
rejection, 370 against. The final vote was 317 in favour,
178 against, 37 abstentions. A key amendment to ensure
benefits accrued only to performers was also rejected.
The proposal now moves forward to the Council of Ministers
where it is currently blocked by member states. The fundamental
problems remain: how to include a workable use-it-or-lose it clause;
agreeing to deliver real benefits to the vast majority of performers;
how to avoid breaking the respect necessary for a functioning IP
system by simply taking money from the pockets of consumers.
Discussions on the proposal will be held in the Council of Ministers and
you can find out how to contact your governments relevant IP body here:
(We understand the blocking minority is currently made up of Slovenia,
Portugal, Austria, Netherlands, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Belgium,
Finland, Romania).
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