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For Belgium (maybe even Europe), yes, the Belgian government can and has decided to void international copyright law in specific instances. Source: https://thebelgianscientist.wordpress.com/2018/09/18/belgian...

In short: For a scientific article and after a waiting period of 6 to 12 months, copyright is voided and the article can be published in open access REGARDLESS of previous copyright agreements.



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