European Union: Music and the Arts

The German Federal Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling in the decades-long "Metall auf Metall" litigation, applying the EU Court of Justice's framework to determine whether unauthorized music sampling can qualify as lawful "pastiche" under copyright law. The decision examines whether a two-second rhythm sequence from Kraftwerk's 1977 recording, used repeatedly in a 1997 song, constitutes permissible artistic dialogue or copyright infringement.

Arts Council Malta is accepting applications for its Legal and Finance Grant, offering up to €3,000 to creative practitioners and organisations seeking professional legal and financial support. The scheme addresses critical needs in contract negotiation, intellectual property management, and financial sustainability for Malta's cultural and creative sectors.

In this episode of OPEN ears, the Danish music artist and entrepreneur, Mattis Jacobsen, explores the intersection of creative expression and technological innovation with our host, Hanane Fathi Roswall.

As of July 1, 2025, Italy has implemented a reduced 5% VAT rate on the sale and importation of artworks, antiques, and collectors' items.

Το Τμήμα Φορολογίας ενημερώνει ότι, με νέα απόφαση του Εφόρου Φορολογίας...

Με στόχο τη διευκόλυνση των φορολογουμένων και την απρόσκοπτη συμμόρφωση...

De festivalzomer in Nederland is in volle gang. Grote meerdaagse festivals zoals Zwarte Cross, Pinkpop en Defqon 1 zitten er alweer op. Deze week is het de beurt aan Lowlands...

Con la sentenza n. 5827/2024, emessa il 16 maggio 2024 e pubblicata il 2 luglio, la Sesta Sezione del Consiglio di Stato ("CdS") ha riformato la sentenza n. 16069/2023 del TAR Lazio, stabilendo, tra le altre cose.

Summer in Cyprus means balmy nights by the beach, where the humidity and hot temperatures become bearable by the trips to various music planets, courtesy of a recent rise in outdoor, electronic music festivals.