Music streaming platforms must pay artists more, says EU

The European Parliament wants to ensure performers in the music streaming industry are paid and promoted fairly, compared to top record labels and popular artists.

The EU has proposed sweeping changes within the music streaming industry to promote smaller artists and make sure underpaid performers are being fairly compensated.

A resolution to address concerns regarding inadequate streaming royalties for artists and biased recommendation algorithms was adopted by members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Wednesday, highlighting that no existing EU rules currently apply to music streaming services, despite being the most popular way to consume audio.

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