Do not enclose the cultural commons

Editorial argues that the European Parliament should oppose a proposal to extend copyright for performers and producers of recorded music to 95 years from the current 50. It will do nothing to cultivate creativity.

ESO: Background information: Europe split on music copyright extension http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-split-on-music-copyright-extension/

European Parliament: Legislative Observatory: Intellectual property: term of protection of copyright and related rights http://www.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/ficheprocedure.do?id=566767

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