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Politicians Speaking Out on ACTA

Politicians in Europe and Mexico are speaking out on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement just as ACTA nears completion.  In Europe, a majority of the European Parliament has signed Written Declaration 12. Initiated by MEPs Françoise Castex (S&D, FR), Alexander Alvaro (ALDE, DE), Stavros Lambrinidis (S&D, GR) and Zuzana Roithová (EPP, CZ). It expresses concern about ACTA by declaring that the negotiated agreement must respect freedom of expression, privacy, and net neutrality.  By obtaining support from a majority of MEPs, the declaration may be deemed adopted.  The full declaration states:

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September 8, 2010 1 comment News