The rules are related to the extended collective in place for the right of communication to the public of musical works. After sending a first letter of formal notice calling on Romania to bring its law in line with the EU copyright framework, Romania amended its legislation. The Commission found that the amendments did not fully address the infringement, and it sent Romania an additional letter of formal notice. However, the Commission continues having concerns as regards the compatibility of the Romanian Copyright Act with EU Copyright law since the broad scope of the extended collective licensing system in Romanian law affects the exercise of the authors' exclusive right of communication to the public. Therefore, the Commission has decided to issue a reasoned opinion to Romania, which now has two months to respond and take the necessary measures. Otherwise, the Commission may decide to refer the case to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Read more about Copyright, Directive 2001/29/EC and Directive (EU) 2019/790.