Ministers in France and Germany have moved to prioritise creators' rights in Europe's policy agenda.

A statement signed by Germany’s Federal Minister for Justice and Consumer Protection Heiko Maas (pictured) and France’s Minister for Culture and Communication Fleur Pellerin emphasised that copyright should be promoted as the basis of creative activity and play a key role in fostering cultural diversity, creativity and innovation.

Maas and Pellerin detailed eight principles to guide European debates, including the remuneration of creators, the ...