The Truth about the Eiffel Tower
The impossibility to photograph the Eiffel Tower belongs to one of these long standing myths when it comes to photos on public spaces. What’s true, what’s not true?
Issues
CEPIC on the Freedom of Panorama #FoP
CEPIC’s membership reflects the diversity of legal traditions in Europe. This includes the freedom of panorama, an exception which has been implemented in various forms in the majority of European countries.
Commission welcomes agreement to end roaming charges and to guarantee an open Internet
Almost two years after the European Commission put forward its proposal for a telecoms single market, an agreement was found with the European Parliament and the Council. The compromise was reached on 30 June. Read press release.
CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES INTERGROUP IN EP – INTERGROUPE INDUSTRIES CULTURELLES ET CREATIVES AU PE
“Cultural and creative industries in Europe generate more jobs and growth compared to other major sectors such as the automotive or the pharmaceutical sector(…).”
Image Providers Call for a Better Protection of Images Online
In June 2015, CEPIC published a Position Paper calling for a better protection of creative works online. The White Paper provides policy recommendations on Framing, Host Provider Privilege and Implied Consent.
Amended Julia Reda report as a compromise
On 16 June 2015, the legal affairs committee of the European Parliament adopted the non-binding report of Pirate MEP Julia Reda on copyright reform with 23 votes in favour and two against. The report has been largely amended.
CEPIC Campaign for A Better Protection of Images Online
Image Providers call for a better recognition of the value of creative works online: A CEPIC delegation will meet Ms. Maria Martin-Prat, head of the copyright unit within the European Commission.
An Overview of the Commission’s Case Against Google
In May 2012, the European Commission announced that it had identified four areas “where Google business practices may be considered as abuses of dominance”:
A Digital Single Market for Europe: Commission sets out 16 initiatives to make it happen
The Digital Single Market Strategy sets out 16 key actions under 3 pillars which the Commission will deliver by the end of 2016
How Do You Create a Song, a Book, an Image?
A workshop to get a glimpse into daily lives of creative professionals
