by Stephen Wyber | Jul 15, 2026 | innovation, News Story
The Digital Omnibus on Data, the first major piece of legislation to reach the European Parliament and Council in the 2024-2029 mandate, is being built largely around the needs of business. That leaves two gaps for research and libraries: a definition of... 
by Stephen Wyber | Jul 7, 2026 | artificial intelligence, eBooks, innovation, News Story
Throughout the second half of 2026, Irish representatives will take charge of the vast majority of meetings of the European Union’s Member States. As usual, this presidency will be about advancing ongoing legislative agendas, but also offer opportunities to highlight... 
by Stephen Wyber | Jun 22, 2026 | eBooks, News Story
Stop Killing Games is just the 14th European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) in as many years to have received the over 1 million signatures necessary to trigger an obligation for the European Commission to provide a response. Unfortunately, the response is a limp one,... 
by Stephen Wyber | Jun 18, 2026 | News Story, publishing rights
It is looking increasingly likely that a secondary publication right (SPR) will feature on the European Union’s legislative agenda in the coming years. Having been clearly called for by Member States in Council Conclusions in 2023, the European Commission has... 
by Stephen Wyber | Jun 15, 2026 | eBooks, News Story
Last week marked International Archives Week (8–12 June 2026), leaving behind a question worth lingering on: why do we remember? Archives, alongside libraries and other heritage institutions, are essential to ensuring that there is someone to take on the...