11 November 2025
Access to Knowledge on the Move(ment)
In her State of the Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen outlined several key priorities, among which one unmistakably stood out as a core objective: strengthening the EU Single Market. And there it was again – resurfacing with growing political weight – the call for a “fifth Freedom”: the free movement of knowledge and innovation. This contribution examines the legal implications that a new Freedom of movement could have on the right to access knowledge in the fields of research and education. 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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10 November 2025
Shaping the EU Digital Knowledge Agenda
The digital revolution has multiplied the potential for research and learning, which are preconditions for innovation and development. Nonetheless, the legal framework in the EU governing access and use of knowledge dates back to the analogue age. For this purpose, research and education must be prioritised, and the well-known regulatory hurdles urgently need ambitious reform. Continue reading >>
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