JOINT STATEMENTS

Joint Statements and press releases, representing the views of either the EWC or specific members.

AI Act: 13 International and European Authors’ and Performers’ federations call for a human centric approach to generative AI

September 26, 2023

The EWC, together with 12 European and International authors’, performers’ and other creative workers’ organisations, urgently call for a human centric approach to generative AI, built upon informed consent, transparency, fair remuneration and contractual practices. Read the joint statement on the EU AI Act: (more…)

EWC joins Cultural Action Europe in a letter of concern about a proposed cut of 40 millions EUR to the Creative Europe Program budget

September 11, 2023

On 4 september, Culture Action Europe, on behalf of a group of 70 networks and organisations from across the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSIs), addressed a letter to the EU Member States and the Council of the EU in protest for the proposed…

European Writers’ Council and Authors Guild Join Forces to Advocate for Authors’ Rights and Address Emerging Challenges

July 28, 2023

The European Writers’ Council (EWC) and the Authors Guild have entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on promoting and protecting the rights and freedoms of authors in an evolving literary landscape. (more…)

EWC joins IFRRO statement on the AI Act proposal

July 18, 2023

The International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO) and its members of authors’, artists and publishers’ federations acknowledge the EU’s proposed AI Act. However, to effectively address the risks faced by authors and publishers, it is important to clarify the terminology in relation to “obligations of the…

Joint statement from authors’ and performers’ organisations on Artificial Intelligence and the AI Act

February 9, 2023

Joint statement from authors’ and performers’ organisations on Artificial Intelligence and the AI Act True culture needs originals:Transparency and consent are key to the ethical use of AI (more…)

Amicus Brief in Open Library Lawsuit against the Internet Archive

August 16, 2022

European Writers’ Council (EWC) co-signed together with over 20 Organisations an Amicus Brief in Open Library Lawsuit against the Internet Archive On Friday, August 12, 2022, the US-Authors Guild filed an amicus brief in Hachette v. Internet Archive, the lawsuit against Internet Archive’s unauthorised scanning…

Content4Education: How EU Member States can ensure the delivery of sustainable, high-quality content for education

August 8, 2022

EWC joined the Content4Education Campaign, to support writers and translators during the period of a fair implementing of the DSM Directive. The EU Copyright in the Digital Single Market (“DSM”) Directive 2019/790, adopted in April 2019, includes a mandatory exception to copyright under Article 5…

Ukraine: European and International Writers and Translators against War and Violence

February 25, 2022

Ukraine: European and International Writers and Translators against War and Violence – 53 Chairs and Presidents from 29 countries signed the declaration. We condemn Putin’s crimes against democracy and humanity.The violent attack on 24 February by the Russian government on Ukraine is a war against…

Ми засуджуємо злочини Путіна проти демократії та людства.

February 24, 2022

Сьогоднішня жорстока атака з боку російського уряду на Україну — це війна проти усіх демократій, наших цінностей, наших переконань щодо миру, свободи та прав людини. (more…)

Украина: писатели Европы против войны и насилия

February 24, 2022

Мы осуждаем преступления Путина против демократии и человечности Акт агрессии российской власти против Украины – это война с демократией, нашими ценностями, представлениями о мире, свободе и правах человека. (more…)

DSA Plenary vote: Broader KYBC obligations but a missed opportunity

January 20, 2022

Creativity Works!, the leading European coalition of the creative and cultural industries, says: “Members of the European Parliament have missed an opportunity to translate the declaration “What is illegal offline is also illegal online” into concrete actions.” Brussels, 20th January 2021. DSA Plenary vote: Broader…

DSA: Disappointing IMCO vote, but a genuinely safe and trustworthy online environment is still possible, says Creativity Works!

December 14, 2021

Creativity Works!, the leading European coalition of the creative and cultural industries, demands: “The IMCO report is a missed opportunity to translate the declaration “What is illegal offline is also illegal online” into concrete actions. (more…)

9 November 2021: EUPL 2021 AWARD CEREMONY

October 29, 2021

European Union Prize for Literature looks forward to the 2021 Award Ceremony in Brussels – live & livestreamed The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) is pleased to announce its 2021 Award Ceremony will take place on 9 November 2021. The ceremony will celebrate the…

Launch of the EUIPO Out of Commerce Works Portal: EWC President Nina George stresses the need of a reliable opt-out mechanism for authors

October 7, 2021

On June 7, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) presented the newly launched portal for out of commerce works. Eight speakers discussed the challenges authors and cultural heritage institutions may face. During this online event, the EUIPO presents the newly launched portal for out…

Belarus: Radical crackdown against the Free Word

August 5, 2021

The European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations (CEATL), the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and the European Writers Council (EWC) call on the governments of Europe and the international community to demonstrate firm support for the democracy movement in Belarus and to provide refuge and…

Authors’ Group press statement on the transposition of the 2019 EU Copyright Directive.

June 6, 2021

The Authors’ Group deeply regrets the slow pace of implementation of the 2019 Copyright Directive and calls on all EU Member States which do not comply with the Directive to engage urgently in a faithful and prompt implementation. Brussels, 7 June 2021 Today’s date marks…

EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR LITERATURE ANNOUNCES THE 2021 LAUREATES!

May 17, 2021

The 2021 edition awards thirteen* laureates from the countries participating in this cycle. (more…) The 2021 edition awards thirteen* laureates from the countries participating in this cycle. (more…)

AUTHORS GROUP POSITION – EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT’S REPORT ON THE SITUATION OF ARTISTS AND THE CULTURAL RECOVERY IN THE EU

March 15, 2021

The Authors’ Group is Europe’s leading Authors’ network representing hundreds of thousands of authors, including writers, literary translators, composers, songwriters, film/TV directors and screenwriters in Europe. (more…)

JOINT STATEMENTS