This is so freaking cool: the Dutch Parliament has unanimously some Dutch Parliamentarians declared that most images owned by Dutch public broadcasters should be posted to the Internet and dedicated to the public domain. This is astonishingly great forward-thinking from what has always been one of the best Parliaments in Europe.
He described the problems he encounters in his work: "Technically, there are increasing distribution possibilities. However, [distribution] rules are the obstacles. Even a broadcaster's own production rights forbid online distribution. Programmes made with public funds belong in the public domain."
"Based on my experience in education, you just about have to fall on your knees and beg for images. This is ridiculous," said Ms Broekers-Knol, member of the Upper Chamber, supported by her fellow parliamentary colleagues.
