COMMUNIA Salon: Cashing in twice – the extension of resale rights to second-hand books in France

When: 04.06.2025
Where: Online

On the 4th of June at 13:00 CEST, we are hosting an online salon, and invite you to take part in a crucial debate on the future of the French book market.

In April, the French Government announced the introduction of a tax on second-hand book sales. Such a measure would restrict the availability of knowledge and culture for economically disadvantaged readers who rely on cheaper, used books the most. It is also unclear how much money would actually flow into the pockets of authors since the scope of application is still subject to debate and doubts about the enforceability remain. Finally, the proposal raises a number of legal questions.

In a panel discussion, with three experts we will explore the socio-economic implications and discuss the legal issues in greater detail.

Panel

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Cropped depiction of the interior of a book shop in 1815.
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