Copyright in the EU: pre-judging the issue?

In December 2013, the European Commission launched a consultation on the EU copyright regime. It aims to ensure that the copyright system “remains appropriate and is adapted to the new environment ... ensuring that it stays fit for purpose in the digital environment”. It left almost no stone unturned and asked for responses on 80 questions, taking into account issues including cross-border licensing, the ‘making available’ right, exceptions and private copying.