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Innovation lab | The 5th Freedom: Justus Dreyling (COMMUNIA)


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In collaboration with KnowledgeRights21, we proudly present the 5th Freedom project in our innovation lab!

In our latest Innovation Lab, policy director, Justus Dreyling, explores how Europe can unlock the 5th Freedom—the free movement of research, knowledge, and education. From breaking down copyright barriers to ensuring open access to publicly funded science, this session highlights why the ERA Act is a once-in-a-generation chance to strengthen European research, boost innovation, and empower collaboration across borders.

Key quotes:
🗣️ "We need the free movement of research, innovation, knowledge, and education in Europe."
🗣️ “Taxpayers pay twice: once to fund the research, and again to access it. That slows down science, keeps people out, and frankly, it doesn't make sense."”
🗣️ "Researchers should have the right to share their work openly without embargo periods, without having to file restrictive contracts."
🗣️ "Current rules are fragmented, outdated, and too narrow. The ERA Act should introduce a mandatory, flexible exception for research that applies across all of Europe."
🗣️ ​​"If we make knowledge truly free to circulate, we can unlock the 5th freedom. That means faster progress in science, more innovation, and a stronger Europe on the global stage."

📌About Our Guest
🎙️ Justus Dreyling | COMMUNIA
🌐 https://communia-association.org/
🌐 linkedin.com/in/justus-dreyling-71a9b8173 

Justus Dreyling works at the intersection of digital policy and knowledge rights. He focuses on how open access and flexible copyright rules can accelerate research and innovation in Europe. As part of COMMUNIA, he advocates for turning the European Research Area into a true Digital Knowledge Act, ensuring that the 5th Freedom becomes a practical reality for scientists, innovators, and citizens alike.

Our bite-sized videos bring you:

↪️ Expert predictions on the future of Europe’s competitive edge in a knowledge-driven economy.

↪️ Crucial insights on what policymakers should (1) enable—bold investments in research and innovation—and (2) avoid—barriers that limit the free movement of ideas and talent.


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