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Good news! The European Parliament has just dealt a major blow to the Commission’s Link Tax plans

A closely-watched report from the EU Copyright Rapporteur recommends the Link Tax be removed from draft legislation — but doesn’t go far enough to address concerns about content censorship
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We’re taking feedback from thousands of EU Internet users rejecting the link tax to key MEPs

MEPs on key European Parliament committee will meet with your OpenMedia team tomorrow to discuss opposition to ancillary copyright and additional liabilities for online platforms.
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EU Commission’s Attempts to Undermine the Hyperlink are a Solution in Search of Problem

What does the leaked draft on the European Commision’s Communication on Platforms reveal and what are its implications for Internet users worldwide?

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