EU Parliament Resolution Signals Shift on AI Copyright Territoriality, Proposes 5–7% Global Turnover Levy

The European Parliament adopted a non-binding Resolution on Copyright and Generative Artificial Intelligence on March 10, 2026, proposing that EU copyright rules apply to any AI system offered in the EU regardless of where it was trained. The resolution also suggests a retroactive flat-rate licensing fee of 5–7% of global turnover to compensate the creative industry. While not legally binding, the resolution signals the legislative agenda for the European Commission and could affect AI developers worldwide, including US-based companies.