European Union: Review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive (2019/790/EU) and targeted initiative for copyright environment regarding creativity and innovation
Progress
Current status
in consultation
10 Jun 2026 processing consultation
13 May 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
streaming service provider
ML and AI development
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
supranational
Timeline of events
European Commission closes call for evidence on review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive and targeted initiative for copyright environment
On 10 June 2026, the European Commission closes its call for evidence on the review of Directive 2019/790/EU on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and on a potential targeted legislative initiative for the cultural and creative sectors. The Comm…
Event type
inquiry
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
European Commission opened call for evidence on review of Copyright in Digital Single Market Directive and targeted initiative for copyright environment
On 13 May 2026, the European Commission opened a call for evidence on the review of Directive 2019/790/EU on Copyright in the Digital Single Market and on a potential targeted legislative initiative for the cultural and creative sectors until 10 Jun…
Event type
inquiry
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body