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Some EU Members Delay Ratification of ACTA
ACTA protests around Europe have caused various European Union governments to suspend the endorsement of the anti-copyright infringement treaty...

European Parliament ACTA ratification
Techdirt reports on the ACTA discussion at the European Parliament. The Member of Parliament in charge of the ratification just resigned from that post, with a strong message of protest...

Czech Republic Delays ACTA Ratification to Seek 'Expert' Advice
The Czech Personal Data Protection Office (UOOU) has written on its official web site that the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is "unbalanced with regard to the existing legal guarantees of individuals´ rights...

Czech Republic, Slovakia Suspend ACTA Ratification
The Czech Republic and Slovakia have joined Poland in suspending ratification of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement in response to mounting protests over the agreement.

ACTA UPDATE: Top EU court to decide whether trade treaty with US violates rights. The European Un
ACTA UPDATE: Top EU court to decide whether trade treaty with US violates rights. “The European Union on Wednesday decided to have Europe?s top court decide whether the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), which the United States signed last year, violates the freedom of expression...

Germany, Latvia Delay Ratification of ACTA
Germany has announced that it will not ratify the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) after its justice ministry voiced concerns about the international agreement...

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