The French government is an agressive defender of the interests of “Big Content”. The infamous “HADOPI” law also known as “three-strikes-you-are-out” is being pushed incessantly, even against the will of the courts in France and the European Parliament.
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leaked draft of a strategy paper of the designated old and new German ruling party CDU describes the web as “unlegislated space” and announces a similar approach as “three-strikes-you-are-out” in Germany in case they will gain majority again in the coming elections in september. They also announce extra copyright protection for newspapers. Seems like Merkel has decided to follow Sarkozy in the dead-end road to unlimited and excessive copyright laws.
Wir möchten nach britischem und fransösischem Vorbild Rechtsverletzungen effektiv unterbinden, indem die Vermittler von Internetzugängen Rechtsverletzer verwarnen und nötigenfalls ihre Zugänge sperren.
Es ist eine gemeinsame Aufgabe von Politik und Verlagen, verstärkt das Bewusstsein für den Wert und die Relevanz von Zeitungen und Zeitschriften in der Gesellschaft als Kulturgut zu verankern. Im Online-Bereich dürfen die Verlage nicht schlechter gestellt werden als andere so genannte Werkvermittler. Falls erforderlich werden wir ein eigenes Leistungsschutzrecht für Verlage zum Schutz der Presseprodukte im Internet schaffen.
About Herman
Herman Wagter is one of the founders and co-editor of Dadamotive. His work as interim manager and consultant (Citynet Amsterdam/Fiber-to-the-Home, Platform Sustainable Mobility) has involved him directly in the impact of hyperconnectivity and sustainability on society. As an independent agent and "mobile warrior" he has experienced the pro's and con's of how organizations and projects can be structured, and what the effects on the final result can be. In his opinion we are entering an era of profound change, driven by these fundamental forces. Following the trends, discovering the fun and debunking the half-truths is a passion he likes to share with others.
