On 16 July 2008, the European Commission adopted two initiatives in the area of copyright.

First, the Commission proposes to align the copyright term for performers with that applicable to authors, in this way bridging the income gap that performers face toward the end of their lives. Secondly, the Commission proposes to fully harmonise the copyright term that applies to co-written musical compositions.

In parallel, the Commission also adopted a Green Paper on Copyright in the Knowledge Economy. The consultation document focuses on topics that appear relevant for the development of a modern economy, driven by the rapid dissemination of knowledge and information.

More information:
Website of the European Commission

Green Paper "Copyright in the Knowledge Economy"
Also available in the 23 oficial languages of the EU here.

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