Informeel

Main results of the informal meeting of Ministers for Culture and Audiovisual Affairs - Versailles, 21-22 July 2008.

“The ministers also raised the issue of protecting copyright and related rights. This is of crucial importance, both for the future of the creative industries - i.e. producers of musical and audiovisual content - and electronic communications operators who are likely to become the principal distribution networks for these works. While depriving artists of their rightful income, online piracy handicaps the fair sharing of growth from products that are created jointly by the creative and communications industries.

The ministers stressed the importance of improving consumer information on copyright issues concerning works broadcast on the internet and making the public more aware of the consequences of piracy on creativity and cultural diversity. Moreover, all stakeholders - from the worlds of culture and communications - must work together to combat piracy and develop a more attractive range of cultural products that is legally available to consumers.”

Lees hier meer. Zie ook ZDnet: “Europese ministers steunen Frans downloadvoorstel”(hier) en AFP: “Piratage sur internet: les fournisseurs doivent informer leurs clients” (hier).