The Belgian press is back on Google

The search engine Google is once again referencing Belgian newspapers. It had ceased doing so in February, after having lost a lawsuit brought by Belgian press companies for violation of royalties. Did Belgians manage to sway the Californian giant all alone? Mathieu Oversraeten has his doubts. "Google felt the wind change. Over these past months the company has been attacked on the question of royalties by much bigger fish than Belgian editors ... . Google seems to have finally grasped the extent of the problem. In order to avoid  a multiplication of lawsuits, the company has notably  just launched software that blocks pirate videos on its video sharing website You Tube. It is true that the respect of royalties seems the least a company whose motto is 'don't be evil' can do."

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