EU Signals Breakthrough in Establishing European Online Music Licensing System

摘要

The leading musical collection societies have signaled their willingness to agree to a pan-European licensing system, the European Commission announced May 27, achieving a breakthrough in resolving the fragmented European Union market for online music distribution.rnThe French musical collecting society - the Society of Composers, Songwriters, and Music Publishers (Societe des auteurs, composileurs et editeurs de musique or Sacem), which collects licensing fees on behalf of musical recording artists - expressed openness towards an EU-wide scheme, according to the Commission. In addition, the multinational record company EMI has also stated it is ready to entrust rights managers to offer its repertoire for all 27 EU member states. In addition, the EU executive body said that Apple was more than willing to license rights on a multinational basis.