Commission seeks views on the review of EU copyright rules

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather feedback on possible targeted measures to modernise the EU copyright framework, as well as on the practical impact and effectiveness of the rules introduced by the 2019 Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market.

The Commission will assess whether and how the 2019 Directive facilitated the use of copyright-protected content in the digital environment, improved licensing practices, and fostered a fairer copyright marketplace. The review will be supported by an external study for which a stakeholder survey is ongoing.

Rapid market and technological developments are reshaping the creative economy and online landscape. The Commission is also seeking stakeholder's views on challenges raised by generative artificial intelligence for the licensing and enforcement of rights, the fight against online piracy of live events in particular, the remuneration of performers and producers for recorded music played in the EU, and access to and re-use of works for research purposes.

The call for evidence is open to contributions until 25 June and invites contributions from all relevant stakeholders on both the review of the 2019 Directive and a potential targeted legislative initiative on copyright.

Read more about the EU copyright law for the digital age.

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