OETTINGER PROMISES IMMEDIATE WORK ON DRAFTING NEW EU COPYRIGHT LAW
September 1st, 2014
THE GERMAN politician nominated as the new digital economy and society Commissioner of the European Union (EU) has promised he will start work right away on drafting a new EU copyright law.Günther Oettinger, who is currently EU energy commissioner, told MEPs at a European Parliament hearing in Brussels last night, that the law would take into account the challenges posed by digital technology while balancing the interests of creators and consumers. If he is confirmed in his job by the parliament – his term of office would last five years from November 1, ...
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