The EU's proposed copyright legislation, which has significant implications for software development, is approaching another critical vote in the EU Parliament. Key issues include Article 13's upload filters, which could make software less reliable and more expensive by potentially leading to censorship and privacy concerns, and Article 3's restrictive text and data mining exceptions, which could hinder AI and machine learning advancements within the EU. The proposal also introduces a new right for press publishers in Article 11, adding complexities for web software development. Although the European Parliament did not permanently reject the proposal, it opened negotiations to all MEPs, indicating the impact of public advocacy. The upcoming vote on September 12 will include amendments, and developers are encouraged to contact their MEPs to express concerns, especially during the Copyright Week of Action from September 4-11. Advocates for the software community are urged to oppose the upload filters and text and data mining restrictions, emphasizing their potential harm to the industry and the EU economy. This ongoing debate highlights the importance of engagement and advocacy in shaping legislative outcomes that support the software development ecosystem.