14 November 2025
Synallagmatic Copyright
Copyright, which provides the exclusive rights that allow authors to control the use of their works, is based on a societal bargain that grants rights in exchange for purpose-bound access to the works protected. In the EU, this contract has become imbalanced. Copyright, in order to honor its social contract, must empower users and follow-on creators to enforce the limited rights they have by providing them with efficient enforcement tools. Continue reading >>
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11 November 2025
Rooting Access in the Union’s Constitutional Norms and Values
The EU is currently experiencing epochal shifts. Key to addressing these challenges is harnessing the innovation potential of the ‘old continent’ by rediscovering the intellectual roots of an open, free, and progressive society. With the advent of digitisation, copyright law has generated chilling effects on innovation and creativity. Removing them is essential for exploiting Europe’s potential for creativity and innovation. Continue reading >>
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