How to Enable Digital Growth in Europe

Key insights

7 takeaways · ~3 min read

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Network neutrality is crucial for the European games sector, as easing it risks dividing Europe, allowing network providers to slow access to competing virtual services, and strengthening dominant media companies over independent developers.See it on page 10
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Video games are a driving force in the digital revolution, creating a new interactive language that transcends cultures and influences other forms of cultural expression like films, books, and music.See it on page 11
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European game developers are frequently targeted by patent trolls, with legal battles in the US potentially costing hundreds of thousands to millions of Euros and fully occupying developers.See it on page 19
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The current copyright framework is problematic; a clear general exception for cultural heritage is needed, and the limitations on liability for internet service providers as intermediaries are highly necessary.See it on page 26
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Public support for game development should prioritize direct grants and well-working soft-loan schemes for SMEs, as these are more effective than loans or loan guarantees for risky, innovative businesses.See it on page 14
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A coherent framework for digital goods and services is needed, but mandatory deposits by traders for crowdfunding campaigns would destroy pre-financing based platforms.See it on page 31
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The Audiovisual Media Service Directive (AVMSD) should focus on traditional broadcasting, with other issues addressed by regulatory frameworks applicable to all European market actors.See it on page 24

Summary

HOW TO Game developer studios in Europe 4 What EGDF does 5 ENABLE Number of people working in game development 7 Turnover of the national game development ecosystems 9 DIGITAL The shorter the value chain, the more growth in Europe 10 Games are the driving force of the digital revolution 11 Content drives innovation 12 GROWTH Creative E...