EU Parliament position on compulsory licensing for crisis management
Decision
The European Parliament adopted a position at first reading on 13 March 2024 regarding a proposed Regulation (EU) 2024/… on compulsory licensing for crisis management and on amendment of Regulation (EC) No 816/2006, referenced EP-PE_TC1-COD(2023)0129.
What Changes
The adopted position concerns the introduction of compulsory licensing mechanisms for use in crisis management and the amendment of the existing Regulation (EC) No 816/2006, indicating changes to the legal framework governing such licences at EU level.
Who Is Affected
The excerpt provided does not specify which Member States, sectors, institutions, rights holders or operators are directly affected by the adopted position.
Sources
Official Documents
- ***IPOSITION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTadopted at first reading on 13 March 2024 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/… of the European Parliament and of the Council on compulsory licensing for crisis management and amending Regulation (EC) No 816/2006(EP-PE_TC1-COD(2023)0129) Parliament adopted at first reading its position with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/… on compulsory licensing for crisis management.
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