JOINT STATEMENTS

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

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…

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…)

EWC to German Government on TDM and AI

February 26, 2021

Fair framework conditions for text and data mining German speaking writers and translators demand opt-out and obligation to remuneration for text and data mining. It is unacceptable that authors, whose work makes it possible to develop “competitive” AI products in the first place, are placed…

The EWC and CEATL call upon the Ministers of Culture of the EU Member States to take urgent steps required to end the violence and repression against writers, translators and the independent cultural scene in Belarus.

February 3, 2021

On the International Solidarity Day with Belarus, announced by opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya for 7 February 2021, 46 authors’ and 35 translators’ associations from 34 countries, with a total of 170,000 members, are calling on Europe’s Cultural Ministers to take decisive action. Brussels, 5 February…

IFRRO launches Guide on Licensing of Out of Commerce Works

January 5, 2021

The Guide has been developed in consultation with authors’, rightsowners and rightholder groups (EFJ, EMMA, ENPA, EVA, EWC, FEP and NWU), together with RROs (Copydan Writing, DILIA, Kopinor, LITA, SEMU, SOFIA and VG Wort), drawing on their experience of collective licensing of OOCW digitisation schemes.…

The DSA should upgrade the responsibility of online platforms, not weaken it, says Creativity Works!

December 15, 2020

Creativity Works!, a leading European coalition of the creative and cultural industries, sees the Digital Services Act (DSA) as a unique opportunity to ensure a safe, trustworthy and respectful online environment for consumers and businesses alike. (more…)

Creativity Works! welcomes the IP Action Plan

November 30, 2020

Creativity Works!, a leading European coalition of the creative and cultural sectors, welcomes the 25 November Action Plan on Intellectual Property as a way of “making the most of the EU’s innovative potential”. (more…)

JOINT STATEMENTS