EU-Third Countries: Exchange of accessible copyright works for print disabled
This procedure establishes rules for sharing accessible format copies of books and other copyrighted works between the EU and non-EU countries. It aims to ensure that people who are blind, visually impaired, or print-disabled have better access to information and literature regardless of national borders.
The measure primarily benefits people with visual or reading disabilities and the organizations that provide them with accessible materials, reducing legal barriers to the international exchange of adapted texts.
Documents
Cross-border exchange between the Union and third countries of accessible format copies of certain works and other subject-matter protected by copyright and related rights for the benefit of persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled
proposal · EN · 2026-05-08
Cross-border exchange between the Union and third countries of accessible format copies of certain works and other subject-matter protected by copyright and related rights for the benefit of persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled
position · EN · 2026-05-08
Cross-border exchange between the Union and third countries of accessible format copies of certain works and other subject-matter protected by copyright and related rights for the benefit of persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled
report · EN · 2026-05-08