CEATL on European Commission's Copyright Action Plan

CEATL’s reaction to the Commission’s action plan “towards a modern, more European copyright framework” Brussels, 11 January 2016 As an association representing authors, CEATL has read with attention the communication and action plan for a reform of EU copyright rulespublished by the Commission on December 9th 2015. * CEATL welcomes the emphasis put on the necessity to reassess the role and responsibility ofinternet intermediaries and platforms, as well as to fightcommercial-scale copyright infringements more effectively. * CEATL is delighted to see continued interest for mechanisms aimed at ensuring fair remuneration for authors(“the regulation of certain contractual practices, unwaivable remuneration rights, collective bargaining and collective management of rights”). Safeguarding fair contractual conditions and fair and transparent remuneration for creators is essential for European culture and diversity to flourish and for the market to be fed with quality content. CEATL has been happy to contribute to the survey launched by the Commission to examine the situation in the print sector and looks forward to participating in the next stages of the work. * However, CEATL also wishes to point out that the proposed modifications to the exceptions regime give raise to some misgivings.Of particular concern are the exceptions regarding education (illustration for teaching) and the libraries (digitization for preservation/remote consultation).