Document(s): 

publishing_and_the_digital_single_market.pdf

External link: 

http://bit.ly/1OQkAMD

Author(s): 

The Publishers Association

Year of publication: 

2015

As the European Commission prepares to issue a white paper on the development of Europe's a Digital Single Market The PA has made this submission, setting out its position. It highlights:
- the value of publishing to European economy, society and culture;
- the ongoing successful reality of the digital market in publishing;
- the case that licensing and market led solutions are the best way to address developing consumer needs whilst ensuring a sustainable future for publishers and authors;
- the critical importance of thorough evidence based impact assessment of any proposal for reform of copyright laws.

The PA with colleagues in the Federation of European Publishers will continue to engage with Commission officials, MEPs and UK's government as this policy agenda develops.