Representatives of the audio-visual and sports sectors against Article 13
Is there anyone still supporting Article 13 of the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market?
Big right holders have recently joined the users, independent creators, academics and experts, who have been warning about the negative effects the provision could have. On 1 December 2018, the representatives of the audio-visual and sports sectors active across the European markets gave a joint statement, in which the expressed their concern about the direction of the ongoing trilogue discussions regarding the so-called Value Gap provision. Because they believe the provision would only benefit big platforms, they want to be excluded from its scope.
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