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French Lawmakers Aim to Force Google, Meta, X, and LinkedIn to Fairly Compensate News Publishers

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

For several years, relations between news organizations and digital giants have been tense over the specific issue of remuneration for journalistic content republished or featured on these platforms. Addressing this ongoing situation, French deputies have unanimously adopted a new legislative proposal to strengthen the application of existing rights and ensure more equitable compensation. This move signifies a clear intent by French parliamentarians to compel major tech companies to better acknowledge and reward the value of journalistic work they utilize.