Agreement reached to modernise copyright rules.

Freedoms enjoyed by internet users will be enhanced, creators better remunerated & internet economy will have clearer rules.

It will strengthen creative sector.
It will bring added value to EU citizens.
europa.eu/rapid/press-re…
It does not in any way limit the use of content under copyright exceptions (e.g. education, research) or free speech (e.g. parody and memes)on user-generated content platforms.

It includes fair remuneration of authors for the first time as a principle in European copyright law.
Opportunities to use copyrighted material for education & research.
Cross-border & access for citizens to copyright-protected content.
Users will continue to be able to share content on social media & link to sites & newspapers.

Q&A: europa.eu/rapid/press-re… #CopyrightDirective
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