EU Copyright Directive
Article 13 and Article 11 last vote confirmed for April 15
This is the last chance to stop Articles 11 (the link tax) and 13 (the meme ban/upload filter) of the EU Copyright Directive. If Germany, Sweden, or the UK oppose the Directive in the EU Council, there may be further negotiations and amendments before it’s passed.
Article 13 has been approved by the European Parliament
The EU Copyright Directive, which includes Articles 11 and 13, was approved by 348 votes to 274 and the final text will now be sent to the EU Council for approval.
Article 11 and 13 final vote: Everything you need to know
MEP Julia Reda has released a full breakdown of how the voting process will work, how it’s likely to go, and what the future implications of this March 26 vote could be.
Articles 11 and 13 lose more support days before the final vote
The major Polish political party Platforma announced that it will be voting against the EU Copyright Directive unless Article 13 is removed.
Article 13’s main supporter Axel Voss suggests YouTube may not have the right to exist
Voss said we have to think about whether YouTube and other platforms which give people access to copyright-protected works should exist.
Articles 11 and 13 (The Meme Ban) Move to a Final Vote After EU Council Approval
This follows strong opposition from businesses, EU constituents, and the EU member states the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Italy, and Finland.
EU Copyright Directive Rejected by The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, Italy, and Finland
In a joint statement, these countries have stated that “the end-result on copyright is a step back for the digital single market.”
Articles 11 and 13 Have Been Approved and Are Moving Towards a Final Vote
The infamous link tax and meme ban of the EU Copyright Directive have been finalized and are one step closer to becoming law. Here’s how to stop this internet destroying legislation from being passed.