Today is the 5th anniversary of the software patent directive rejection by the European Parliament - July 6th, 2005.
To those involved in the rejection : "Let's never forget this amazing challenge we all faced together and the emotion storm that overwhelmed us when we realized we did succeed : the impossible made possible ! Despite our differences, we had been standing united as a sole man. I suppose, we had no other choice." (Alexandra Combes, Ultimate Circle Managing Director, FFII member since 2005).
It was the first time in E.U. history that civil society spreaded its voice so massively, was heard and won over big industries lobbyists. Also, the unforgettable day when the European Parliament reminded the Commission and Council of the signification of the word Democracy, "the most decisive majority vote in the history of the chamber" (Josep Borell, former EP President), the "clear invitation to the Commission and the Council to show full respect to the Parliament in future" (Michel Rocard, Rapporteur on the Directive).
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For more information on the danger related to software patents simply visit www.ffii.org - Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure's website.
