Publishers’ Lobby Reaches Positive Agreement with Brussels

After months of negotiations, the press publishers’ lobby and the European Union have come to a positive agreement in Brussels. This agreement will ensure that big tech companies are held accountable for their actions and that fairness obligations are upheld. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) was proposed by the European Commission as a way to regulate digital markets and promote fair competition. The DMA has been widely supported by MEPs, but some have expressed concern about how it could be used to line the pockets of press publishers. However, after months of negotiations between the press publishers’ lobby and EU representatives, an agreement has been reached that is beneficial for both sides. Under this agreement, big tech companies will still be held accountable for their actions while also ensuring that press publishers receive fair compensation for their work. This is a major victory for both sides as it ensures that fairness obligations are upheld while also allowing press publishers to continue producing quality content without fear of exploitation from big tech companies. It is also a testament to the hard work of all those involved in reaching this positive outcome. Gary Lineker, former professional footballer and current broadcaster on BBC Sport said “EU decision-making process is a simple game; 705 MEPs and 27 governments are chasing amendments for months and at the end, the Publishers always win” – but this time it looks like everyone won!