European Parliament balks at copyright reform vote

European Parliament balks at copyright reform vote

6 years ago
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https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/07/05/eu_copyright_vote/

The European Parliament has kicked back a vote on proposed copyright law changes until September to allow tempers to cool and the agreed text to be re-examined.

The decision was forced because 31 MEPs abstained, 318 voted against the European Commission's proposals, and 278 were in favour. Parliamentary rules require a plenary to be held if more than 10 per cent of MEPs (76) indicate they will abstain.