EU seeks views on technology and copyright
The European Commission opened a targeted consultation on how technological change affects copyright protection and on possible policy responses.
Event / data period: 2026-09-29
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The consultation covers four areas: use of copyright-protected material in AI systems; online piracy of content such as live events; the single equitable remuneration right for music performers and producers; and copyright in scientific research.
It invites input from rights holders, generative-AI providers, research organisations, public authorities and other affected groups. The consultation remains open until 3 November 2026; the announcement does not say that new rules have been adopted.
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Consultation topics
Count of distinct areas listed in the Commission consultation.
- Consultation topic
- 4 topics
- 2026-09-29 · Observed
Methodology
The Commission’s 29 September 2026 notice lists four areas.
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Subjects and places
Subject proposals
- Science and technologySuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: technologydigital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗
- Patent, copyright and trademarkSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: copyrightdigital-strategy.ec.europa.eu ↗