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  2. Not in our name: Why European creators must oppose the EU's proposal to limit linking and censor the internet (a rebuttal to )

  3. Sep 11

    Tomorrow, the European Parliament will vote on proposed changes to copyright law. To make it short: IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY CONTENT CREATORS FROM THE EU IN THE FUTURE, TELL YOUR MEP TO VOTE AGAINST IT. More info from here:

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  4. Sep 11

    The EU Parliament votes tomorrow on the Copyright Directive. We are asking MEPs to with positive amendments to the directive which would protect the Open internet. Read more about Wikimedia's position here:

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  5. Sep 4

    Sharing video online of a couple’s first dance will probably be blocked by the copyright directive. Uploads of videos with copyrighted songs even in the background will be blocked by automated software.

  6. 21 hours ago

    What exactly did the decide today on copyright? Here’s our unofficial consolidated list of what MEPs want to change about the ’s original proposal (including Articles 11 & 13):

  7. Sep 10

    Mythbusters: will snippets disappear from the internet? Don't worry. 's proposal won't change the rules on snippets

  8. Sep 8

    Things that are more important than copyright, by , in Lisbon.

  9. Sep 10

    "Crunch time for : Europe needs to find the best way forward" Check out 's recent blog post about modernising copyright rules in Europe and making them fit for the digital age

  10. Sep 6

    Do you read Wikipedia? (Of course you do.) Then you should help us promote everyone's right to participate in knowledge and culture. If you're from the EU, tell your MEP: !

  11. 6 hours ago

    1/2 " was given the chance to & signal to the world that progressive changes to law can empower new creators and champion creativity and the open web." -

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  12. Sep 11

    Just passed Place Gutenberg named after the man who invented the printing press to see Article 13 mentioned on the statue. No escaping copyright tonight

  13. Sep 11

    EU Copyright Reform Good: - a broad exception for TDM - safeguards for the public domain - freedom of panorama - an exception for user generated content Bad: - publishers' right - pre-filtering Tell your MEP how to today!

  14. Sep 11

    So yes, work is needed to adapt to the digital world. Let's all together and ensure Internet is a place allowing for access and free sharing of information, culture and history.

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  15. Sep 12

    We’re delighted that the EU was passed by today. Huge thanks to all the MEPs who voted in favor to support creators and to

  16. Sep 12

    Come on Europe, say no to upload filters and help artists continue to make and create. MEPs: please do the right thing and vote no to Article 13

  17. Sep 9

    Even videos of a school play will probably get blocked under the new copyright directive if there’s music playing in the background

  18. Sep 3

    Do you love your internet? New EU copyright reforms are being proposed on Sept 5 which could threaten your internet. Protect and support the free sharing of information, history, and culture online.

  19. Sep 4

    Your internet is under threat. Here’s why you should care about European Copyright Reform. Read the statement by Foundation's Chair .

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