What does the EU Copyright reform mean for internet users?

We're hosting an event on the copyright reform before the final vote!!

Back in 2016 the European Commission announced a proposal for a Directive that would create a lot of turbulence all over the EU two years later.

The Directive was suggesting a reform on Copyright in order to make the law fit for the Digital Single Market. However, concerns were raised as regards the efficiency of this law in order to achieve its purpose.

Among others, two Articles, namely Articles 11 (link tax) and 13 (upload filters) were the ones that were criticised vividly by the academia, civil society and organisations that represent all kinds of copyright in the creative sphere.

The Council also added an extended collective licensing mechanism (article 9(a)).

Our speakers:

• Aimilia Givropoulou, Digital Policy Advisor Greens/EFA in the European Parliament
• Anna Mazgal, EU Policy Advisor Wikimedia Deutschland e.V.
• Astor Nummelin Carlberg, Senior Policy Adviser OpenForum Europe
• Axel Beelen, @IPnewsBE

Creative Commons Belgium will also be joining us.

Agenda:
18.00 - 18.30: Welcome/Arrival of members
18.30 - 20.00: Presentations
20.00 - 20.30: Discussions
20.30 - 21.00: Drinks

Join us in the meet up on the 21st March, a week before the final vote in the European Parliament and let's discuss what the challenges of the proposal are, why should we care and what can we do about it.

www.FLINN.law is hosting the meetup and offering Brussels Legal Hackers members drinks and snacks! Yes, this is a first so don't miss this special meetup. Parking spots also available. Parking entrance is first garage door of the Rue Beliard !