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It's a very sad day for democracy today. The EC passed the software patents directive as an A-item (without discussion) even while Denmark (with support from other countries) asked for a B-item (with discussion). First the whole European Parliament is ignored, their amendements are ignored, their call for restart is ignored and Denmark and all other countries asking for a B-item are ignored. There are a few options left open: the second reading by the Parliament, but I hope they go for a fighting against this undemocratic descision. The EC can't refuse a call for a B-item from any country, but they did. Now, the EP and the EU member states can go to the European Court. Let's hope they do it and get their victory.

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