Yes, legislatively-sanctioned rent seeking is common in Europe. In what way has the existence of such a scheme ameliorated the excesses of copyright law in Euro

Yes, legislatively-sanctioned rent seeking is common in Europe. In what way has the existence of such a scheme ameliorated the excesses of copyright law in Europe? Copyright terms are the same in Europe as in the United States (life + 70), but Europe tends to have weaker fair use provisions than the US (e.g. 'fair dealing' in the UK and Ireland). In what way have these schemes ended piracy, as the original commenter suggests they would?