*Good background piece:* *https://cpip.gmu.edu/2018/07/03/will-the-eu-finally-hold-internet-giants-accountable/ <https://cpip.gmu.edu/2018/07/03/will-the-eu-finally-hold-internet-giants-accountable/>*
*From Politico:* *https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-axel-voss-backs-copyright-reform-against-tech-giants-google-facebook/ <https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-axel-voss-backs-copyright-reform-against-tech-giants-google-facebook/>* *So let's see how much coverage this news gets in "our free press."* *MCM* European Parliament backs copyright changes - 8 hours ago - Share this with Facebook <https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45495550#> - Share this with Messenger <https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45495550#> - Share this with Twitter <https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45495550#> - Share this with Email <?subject=Shared%20from%20BBC%20News&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Ftechnology-45495550> - Share <https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45495550#share-tools> [image: Wyclef Jean]Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionThe musician Wyclef Jean is among those who have opposed the copyright laws Controversial new copyright laws have been approved by members of the European Parliament. The legislation had been changed since July when the first version of the copyright directive was voted down. Critics say it remains problematic. Many musicians and creators claim the reforms are necessary to fairly compensate artists. But opponents fear that the plans could destroy user-generated content, memes and parodies. Leaders of the EU's member states still need to sign off on the rule changes before the individual countries have to draft local laws to put them into effect. The vote in Strasbourg was 438 in favour of the measures, 226 against and 39 abstentions. *snip>* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to Mark Crispin Miller's "News From Underground" newsgroup. If you'd like to donate to News From Underground, please visit http://markcrispinmiller.com/donate - we appreciate your ongoing support. Ways to unsubscribe, 1) send a blank email to [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE: you must unsubscribe using the SAME email with which you subscribed; 2) go to http://groups.google.com/group/newsfromunderground and click on the "Unsubscribe or change membership" link in the yellow bar at the top of the page, then click the "Unsubscribe" button on the next page. For more News From Underground, visit http://markcrispinmiller.com
