Elsevier restores journal access for German researchers | Times Higher Education (THE)

"Elsevier has restored access to German research institutions that have been cut off from its journals since the new year after negotiations over a new contract broke down.

In a statement, the publisher said it had 'chosen to continue providing access' to affected institutions with the 'expectation that an agreement can be reached'.

Negotiations between Elsevier and German universities and research centres broke down at the end of last year, and about 60 institutions’ subscription deals ceased at the end of 2016 without a new deal in place.

This is the first time German research organisations have negotiated collectively with Elsevier, and they are demanding more from the publisher on open access"