by Stephen Wyber | Oct 7, 2026 | innovation, News Story, publishing rights
Right from the start of the current mandate of the European Commission, there has been an emphasis on promoting innovation. Seen as essential for ensuring competitiveness and resilience in an increasingly uncertain world, this has been a constant theme across... 
by Stephen Wyber | Sep 7, 2026 | artificial intelligence, eBooks, innovation, News Story, publishing rights
The months between now and the end of the year are likely to be among the most intense of this mandate of the European Parliament and Commission since it started work in 2024. The process on some legislation is coming to a close, while other proposals are due to be... 
by KR21 Guest | Jul 17, 2026 | Moldova, National Insights, News Story, publishing rights
Blog post by Mariana Harjevschi The recent adoption of the Regulation on Open Science in the Republic of Moldova marks an important milestone in the modernisation of the national research system and is a positive step for the academic and research community. By... 
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 KR21 Guest | Jun 16, 2026 | Italy, National Insights, News Story, publishing rights
Blog post by Deborah De Angelis On 10 June 2026, the conference “Open Science through the Prism of the European Research Area (ERA) Act: The Work Still to Be Done” took place at the Central Library of the National Research Council (CNR) in Rome. The event... 
by Stephen Wyber | Mar 31, 2026 | News Story, publishing rights
As the launch of the European Commission’s proposals for the European Research Area (ERA) Act get closer, there is growing interest in how it will look to deliver on its promise to make a reality of the “Fifth Freedom”: the free movement of knowledge. This idea was...