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Our latest report by @justusdreyling.bsky.social on the EU’s out-of-commerce works framework is out!
It identifies key barriers to the practical application of Article 8 of the DSM Directive — limiting online access to cultural heritage online.
For the full report and our proposals for reforms under the upcoming DSM review 👉 Check out our blogpost:
communia-association.org/2026/05/13/b...
Our May newsletter is out, featuring:
🔸The Post-DSM Copyright Report
🔸Past and upcoming COMMUNIA events
🔸How the Digital Omnibus could unlock Public Domain books
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How does copyright uncertainty affect research, libraries, and public-interest AI development in Europe❓
On 1 June at 14:00 CEST, join us in Brussels at TownHall Europe for a discussion on legal risk and liability in the knowledge ecosystem.
Register now: communia-association.org/event/copyri...
📢 Join us at our upcoming event where we will discuss the legal uncertainty faced by developers of public AI systems and knowledge institutions and outline the way forward!
📅 June 1, 2026
⏰ 14:00–15:30 CEST
📍 TownHall Europe, Brussels
Register Now!
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Also make sure to check out Teresa Nobre's Post-DSM Copyright Report for an analysis of how Member States have implemented key provisions of the DSM Directive: communia-association.org/2026/05/07/t...
Missed our Salon on the DSM review last week or would like to rewatch? 👀
Good news! The recording is now available! 🎥
Watch it on our website: communia-association.org/2026/05/11/v...
⏳ Last chance to register!
Only three days to go until our Salon on the DSM Review. Secure your spot now and join us on 7 May at 15:00 CEST. 👇
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🚨 Today, we are releasing The Post-DSM Copyright Report by Teresa Nobre. 🚨
The report
▶️ examines how Member States implemented key user rights provisions of the Directive;
▶️ reveals best practices;
▶️ also shows that uneven implementation remains an issue.
communia-association.org/2026/05/07/t...
2mio Public Domain books are still locked behind exclusive digitisation deals.
The Open Data Directive meant to limit these to 10 years, but this isn’t enforced.
The Digital Omnibus is a chance to fix this:
▶️make 10 years a hard cap
▶️maximise transparency
communia-association.org/2026/04/27/h...
Today, we are publishing a new report on the experiences of cultural heritage institutions using the out-of-commerce works mechanism established under Article 8 of the DSM Directive.
As part of the Digital Omnibus proposal, the Commission proposes to integrate the provisions of the Open Data Directive into an expanded Data Act. The co-legislators should use this opportunity to est...
📣With the Commission's DSM review just around the corner, the future of EU copyright rules is on the table!
💡 Join the conversation at our upcoming COMMUNIA Salon on 7 May 2026
Register now:
mailchi.mp/communia-ass...
