Another chapter in the software patents story of Europe is being written. On Monday, the next threat will happen and if people don't take action, it's possible that software patents will appear even after all the previous protest and vetos. It's very important that you fax a personal letter to the following Belgian and Dutch ministers.

While it's possible to send an email or to sign online petitions, these actions are too easy and are rarely taken seriously. Please take the time to write a personal letter today. You might find some inspiration on our forum, or post your own.

More information can be found on:
Dutch summary: http://www.ffii.be/landbouwraad
Dutch newsitem: http://webwereld.nl/nieuws/20597.phtml
Dutch analysis: http://www.softwarepatenten.be/raadtekst
English summary: http://demo.ffii.org/cons0501/

English analysis: http://swpat.ffii.org/papers/europarl0309/cons0401/

Belgium
Minister van Energie en Economie Marc Verwilghen
Fax: 02-213.09.22
Tel: 02-213.09.11

marc.verwilghen@vldwest.be

Minister Sabine Laruelle
Ministerie van Middenstand en Landbouw
Fax: 02-219.09.14
Tel: 02-250.03.03

info@cma-ml.fed.be

Netherlands
Minister Cees Veerman
Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit
Fax. 070-3786100
Tel. 070-3786868
Mail through this form
You can also fax by mailing to remote-printer.Minister_Veerman@31703786100.iddd.tpc.int