The proposed "Directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market" seeks to ensure that creatives and news publishers and journalists benefit from the online world and the internet as they do from the offline world.

n March 2019 MEPs adopted by 348 votes in favour, 274 against and 36 abstentions a new directive on Copyright. This marks the end of the legislative process for the European Parliament that began in 2016. The directive aims to ensure that the longstanding rights and obligations of copyright law also apply to the internet. YouTube, Facebook and Google News are some of the internet household names that will be most directly affected by this legislation. The directive also strives to ensure that the internet remains a space for freedom of expression.

Copyright directive

Creatives and news publishers will be empowered to negotiate with internet giants thanks to new copyright rules which also contain safeguards on freedom of expression.

In March 2019 MEPs adopted by 348 votes in favour, 274 against and 36 abstentions a new directive on Copyright. This marks the end of the legislative process for the European Parliament that began in 2016. The directive aims to ensure that the longstanding rights and obligations of copyright law also apply to the internet. YouTube, Facebook and Google News are some of the internet household names that will be most directly affected by this legislation. The directive also strives to ensure that the internet remains a space for freedom of expression.

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EP Press conference on ' The deal in trilogue on the copyright directive for the digital single market '

EP Press conference on ' The copyright directive '

EP Plenary session - Votes followed by explanations of votes- Vote on Copyright in the Digital Single Market:

EP Plenary session - Copyright in the Digital Single Market

EP Press conference on the copyright directive

JURI committee meeting. Vote on Copyright in the Digital Single Market.

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JURI committee meeting. Public hearing on ' Copyright and proposed cab-sat regulation '

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JURI Public hearing on copyright reform: ' The value Gap '

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JURI  Vote on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society

Intellectual property lies at the heart of innovation and competitiveness around the world as well as in the European Union. Intellectual property rights are protected mainly through patents, trademarks and copyright. They enable individuals and companies to earn recognition and/or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between innovators and public interest, intellectual property aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish. But despite impressive patent activity, European businesses still encounter various challenges to register or protect patents. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

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David SASSOLI, EP President meets with MOGOL (Giulio RAPETTI, Italian music lyricist), President of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Extracts from the arrival and the hanshake.

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Giulio MOGOL, President of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE): arrival and handshake

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and George CIAMBA, Romanian Minister Delegate for European Affairs and President in office of the Council of the EU, participate in the Lex signing ceremony for serveral legislative acts (Directives on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, SatCab regulation, Amendment of Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Cybersecurity regulation, Regulation on food labelling, Regulation on car emissions, directive on combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment, Non-performing loans regulation, European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS-TCN system), Competition in air transport regulation and the regulation of the European citizens' initiative.

Lex signing ceremony in the presence of Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and George CIAMBA, Romanian Minister Delegate for European Affairs and President in office of the Council of the EU

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: artist associations have organised a demonstration in front of the European Parliament to warn the MEP's on the issue of copyright. European citizens would like the EU to create safeguards so that dominant tech companies don't get to decide how Europe's cultural wealths is distributed

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: atmosphere shots in front of the European Parliament

On the sidelines of the plenary session (11-14 February 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, a deal, reached between EP and Council negotiators, aims to ensure that the rights and obligations of copyright law also apply to the internet. YouTube, Facebook and Google News are some of the internet household names, which will be most directly affected by this legislation. Legislators also strove to ensure that the internet remains a space for freedom of expression. Snippets from news articles can thus continue to be shared, as can Gifs and memes. The deal must now be approved by Council representatives and the EP plenary.

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: statements by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, and Andrus ANSIP, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Digital Single Market on the agreement reached to update the Copyright directive

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Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, speaks about the ongoing negotiations concerning copyright in the Digital Single Market, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: statement by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, on the ongoing negotiations

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (10-13/09/2018) in Strasbourg, Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), rapporteur, Virginie ROZIÈRE (S&D, FR) and Helga TRÜPEL (Greens/EFA, DE) speak to the press following the debate and vote on Parliament’s position on copyright rules for the digital sphere.

Press conference by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), rapporteur, Virginie ROZIÈRE (S&D, FR) and Helga TRÜPEL (Greens/EFA, DE) on the Copyright in the Digital Single Market

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (10-13/09/2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on Parliament’s position on copyright rules for the digital sphere, following the debate and after the House decided in July to reopen the proposal made by the Legal Affairs Committee. Parliament’s position for talks with member states to hammer out a final deal was approved by 438 votes to 226, with 39 abstentions. Illustrative shots: young man browsing on different websites, reading content on tablet. Screens on You Tube and Google news. Woman using her smartphone, social media and browsing.

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the vote on the report by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (10-13/09/2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Parliament’s position on copyright rules for the digital sphere, after the House decided in July to reopen the proposal made by the Legal Affairs Committee. Statements by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Catherine STIHLER (S&D, UK), IMCO Rapporteur, Mariya GABRIEL, Member of the EC in charge of the Digital agenda, Jean-Marie CAVADA (ALDE, FR), Julia REDA (Greens/EFA, DE) and Helga TRÜPEL (Greens/EFA, DE).

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the debate

Debate on Copyright in the Digital Single Market - Live replay of the opening statements by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur and by Catherine STIHLER (S&D,GB) (IMCO) and by Mariya GABRIEL, Member of the EC in charge of Digital Economy and Society

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: Opening statements by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur and by Catherine STIHLER (S&D,GB) (IMCO) and Mariya GABRIEL, Member of the EC

Debate on Copyright in the Digital Single Market - Live replay of closing statements by Andrus ANSIP, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Digital Single Market, and by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: Closing statements by Andrus ANSIP, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Digital Single Market, and by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur

Debate on Copyright in the Digital Single Market - Live replay of the MEPs debate

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: MEP's debate (18:40 - 18-59)

Debate on Copyright in the Digital Single Market - Live replay of the MEP's debate

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: MEPs debate (17:58 - 18:16)

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: MEP's debate (18:16- 18:40)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (2-5 July 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on copyright in the Digital Single Market. Extracts from the vote on the report by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE)

Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations for a directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the vote on the report by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE) - illustrative shots

Press conference by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), rapporteur, Virginie ROZIÈRE (S&D, FR), Pervenche BERÈS (S&D, FR), Jean-Marie CAVADA (ALDE, FR), Helga TRÜPEL (Greens/EFA, DE)

Press conference on the copyright directive by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), rapporteur, Virginie ROZIÈRE (S&D, FR), Pervenche BERÈS (S&D, FR), Jean-Marie CAVADA (ALDE, FR), Helga TRÜPEL (Greens/EFA, DE)

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