European union - In victory for online free expression, European Parliament rejects ACTA

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders hails the European Parliament's rejection of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) today by 478 votes to 39. This is a victory for freedom of information and Net neutrality. 02.07.12 - Down with ACTA! The EU must protect our commons Joint press release by 53 European and International organisations to invite Members of European Parliament to reject ACTA, and beyond, engage in a positive reform of copyright and patents. ACTA threatens fundamental freedoms (...)

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