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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7678

17 March 2000
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/art market
Fifteen's compromise to harmonise artists' resale right - Discontent expressed by Commissioner Bolkestein

Brussels, 16/03/2000 (Agence Europe) - The EU15 Permanent Representatives noted on Wednesday evening their agreement on a new compromise concerning resale rights, levied to the advantage of artists on resale of their works, overcoming British opposition that has lasted for several years. Austria (one of the five countries of the EU which does not yet apply this right) and Belgium have announced they would abstain, making unanimity possible, which is needed to distance themselves from the...

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