Article 3T771 How the EU can make the internet play fair with musicians | Letters

How the EU can make the internet play fair with musicians | Letters

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This week's vote on the proposed EU copyright directive is not about censorship but support for creators and users

After three years of debate, one of the most controversial pieces of legislation to come before the European parliament is going to the vote on Thursday (Brussels vote may force YouTube to pay billions extra in fees, 2 July).

It is about copyright, and specifically about the rights of creators versus those of the internet giants, and whether or not the internet functions as a fair and efficient marketplace. If we cave to the pressure of these giants, the future of our creative industry is at serious risk.

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