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Activists fear the Gallo report impinges on the freedom of the internet (Photo: Helena Spongenberg)

European Parliament backs controversial anti-piracy report

The European Parliament on Wednesday (22 September) adopted a non-legislative report on enforcement of intellectual property rights, calling for tougher application of intellectual rights and copyright harmonisation at the EU level. Meanwhile, civil liberties activists warn that such moves would undermine fundamental freedoms in the bloc.

"Online piracy is an infringement of copyright and causes serious economic damage to artists, to creative industries and to all those whose jobs depen...

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Activists fear the Gallo report impinges on the freedom of the internet (Photo: Helena Spongenberg)

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