Monday, 6 July, 2026
David vs. Digital Goliaths: Denmark Backs Push for Tech Giants to Pay for News
By TechShots Studio
Denmark has officially intervened at the European Court of Justice to support Belgium in a high-stakes legal battle against Big Tech. The Danish government filed submissions resisting lawsuits from companies like Google and Meta, which challenge local enforcement of EU publishers' rights. Danish officials argue that platforms must pay for journalistic articles and images, labeling uncompensated distribution as "shameless theft" of media intellectual property.