The European Commission has published a study aimed at improving access to and reuse of research results, including publications and data for scientific purposes
The study has identified barriers and challenges to access and reuse of publicly funded research results, evaluated effects of the EU copyright framework on research, and identified relevant provisions for research in EU data and digital legislation. On this basis, it presents options for legislative and non-legislative measures to strengthen the free circulation of knowledge and thereby contribute to reinforce the European Research Area
The study was commissioned as part of Action 2 of the ERA Policy Agenda 2022-2024. It has been carried out by a consortium led by PPMI Group, and including as partners the Institute for Information Law of the University of Amsterdam, the Centre for IT & IP Law at KU Leuven, and the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies.
European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation,
Improving access to and reuse of research results, publications and data for scientific purposes – Study to evaluate the effects of the EU copyright framework on research and the effects of potential interventions and to identify and present relevant provisions for research in EU data and digital legislation, with a focus on rights and obligations,
Publications Office of the European Union, 2024.
See also the press release.