EU blocks global copyright reform that would allow wider access to knowledge | Ars Technica UK

"The European Union has become the main obstacle to the worldwide reform of copyright, which aims to help libraries extend access to knowledge. A post by EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries), a not-for-profit organisation that works with libraries in developing economy countries, reports that the EU "blocked progress at the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright & Related Rights (SCCR) that met in Geneva from 29 June-3 July 2015.""

This article discusses EIFL and proposals to reform digital copyright in order to provide better access to information. These proposals are reaching roadblocks from the EU.