In France, there is a proposal, backed by an overwhelming majority of scientists, to mandate free and open access to scientific research results. See: https://

In France, there is a proposal, backed by an overwhelming majority of scientists, to mandate free and open access to scientific research results. See: https://www.republique-numerique.fr/consultations/projet-de-loi-numerique/consultation/consultation/opinions/section-2-travaux-de-recherche-et-de-statistique/article-9-acces-aux-travaux-de-la-recherche-financee-par-des-fonds-publics/versions/proteger-le-droit-des-auteurs-d-articles-scientifiques-pour-permettre-le-libre-acces-a-la-recherche-scientifique https://www.republique-numerique.fr/consultations/projet-de-... Hopefully this could end up in the Law next year.