DVP, the French collective management organisation for publishers and news agencies, and Google have announced the extension of their previous agreement, which was signed in October 2023.
223 press publications represented by DVP will be entitled to related rights royalties from Google in exchange for the use of their content distributed online by Google Search, Google Discover, and Google News.
This agreement marks the culmination of an extensive renegotiation process regarding terms for royalty payments that press publishers are entitled to under their related rights, and incorporates the recommendations published by the Competition Authority in 2024.
“The improved method of calculating royalties and bonus payments granted to press publishers who make the most human, material and financial investments are positive developments for our members,” said Jean-Marie Cavada, President of DVP. “We must maintain a healthy dialogue with all platforms to ensure fair and sustainable compensation for all types of publications and news agencies recognized as such,” he added.
“This renegotiated contract with DVP further demonstrates our commitment to creating a dynamic and diverse information ecosystem. As a result of our efforts to implement the European Copyright Directive, over 450 press publications in France and 4,500 in Europe are now entitled to royalties for related rights,” said Faten Dubarry, Director of Partnerships for France, the Middle East, and Africa at Google.
