Intellectual property, original works of art: resale right for the benefit of the author

By adopting the text drafted by Mr Jürgen ZIMMERLING (EPP/ED, D), the European Parliament approved the Council's common position laying down common rules entitling artists to benefit from the re-sale of paintings and other works of art, together with a number of amendments. (Refer to the previous document). In addition, the Parliament points out that the process of internalisation of the Community market in modern and contemporary art makes it advisable to open negotiations with a view to making Article 14 of the Berne Convention binding.�