The EU is aiming to finalize the text of its Copyright Directive early next week. Though I wish I had better news, the currently approved and pending language of Article 13 still looks troubling for small and independent creators. Article 13 threatens creators’ ability to directly connect with fans and strengthens corporate rights holders at the expense of independent creators. Most importantly though, Article 13 does not acknowledge the very nature of creativity. Creators want to directly… Read more.