SIAE President Proposes Free Use of Four Images per Article for News

Salvatore Nastasi, president of the Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE), has proposed allowing four free image reproductions per news article, both in print and online, to address long-standing complaints from Italian art publications. The proposal follows a campaign by Artribune and a recent article in Repubblica by Dario Olivero highlighting the difficulty of reproducing copyrighted images. Nastasi aims to make Italy the most liberal regime in Europe for news reporting, surpassing France, which allows only two free reproductions with size restrictions. However, critics note that the proposal does not differentiate between print and online media, potentially penalizing online outlets that rely on larger photo galleries. The plan will be presented to SIAE's management board in the coming days, though it remains to be seen if it will be refined to address digital needs.