Julia Reda
The EU refuses to give up on internet content filters
One of the biggest threats to free speech online.
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Germany proposes tighter copyright reform that could increase the censorship of memes
The proposal gives internet users little recourse for challenging the takedown of their memes.
New German proposals could severely hurt online news commentary and curation
The rules will mean commentators or curators will have to license the content they’re commenting on if they want to reference it.
European Council passes Articles 11 and 13 of the EU Copyright Directive in final vote
19 countries backed the Directive, six voted against it, and three abstained. All EU member states will now be required to write the Directive into their national law by 2021.
EU Terrorist Content Regulation plenary vote in the European Parliament confirmed for April 17
The regulation will require online platforms to take down what the EU deems to be “terrorist content” within one hour of it being uploaded.
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 and Article 11 passed – so what now?
Articles 11 and 13 of the Directive (commonly known as “the link tax” and “the upload filter”) have drawn much resistance and criticism from government officials, legal professionals, content creators, and internet users.
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.