Brussels - Monday, 8 November 2010

 DIGITALEUROPE applauds Commissioner Neelie Kroes speech presented Friday morning, which reconfirmed that the outdated copyright regime is not relevant in the digital age.

Commissioner Kroes's address to professional artists in Avignon, France, follows the European Court of Justice Decision in the Padawan Case just weeks ago, which highlighted the need to correct the ancient system of levies on equipment and media for private copying.

"We are pleased to see the Commission agrees that now is the time for action to address the fragmented system of levies for private copying in Europe," says Dr Erkki Ormala, President of DIGITALEUROPE. 

"Industry welcomes the fact that the problem of private copy levies is being addressed at the highest political echelons, says Dr Ormala, continuing, "We are ready to work with the Commission to deliver changes in an area that is vitally important to industry and the creative community."

DIGITALEUROPE welcomes this tide of change, concludes Dr Ormala, "There is a positive mood for change which bodes well for long needed legislative reform."

Natalia KUROP

DIGITALEUROPE, Director Communication & Marketing

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