Leading journalists join call for EU copyright reform
Leading journalists from more than 20 countries joined a call Tuesday for European MPs to approve a controversial media reform aimed at forcing internet giants to pay for news content.
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Leading journalists from more than 20 countries joined a call Tuesday for European MPs to approve a controversial media reform aimed at forcing internet giants to pay for news content.
September 7-12, 2018
Within EU Member States where the Copyright Directive has been fiercely debated, 61% fear the influence of tech giants compromises the functioning of European democracies, 87% favour legislation guaranteeing the remuneration of artists.
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AFP is launching an online agenda. On a single platform, AFP Agenda lists news events from around the world and informs clients how AFP journalists plan to cover them. Designed for mobile and desktop access, AFP Agenda is easy to use, rich in content and interactive. It is also a gateway to AFP production.