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Temporarily, presumably because they now have free access? At least amongst those who simply want access in the short-term, and aren't hardcore campaigners for the cause.


I don't think the negotiators representing the German universities belong in that camp :)


> I don't think the negotiators representing the German universities belong in that camp

Some fraction of the people whose support is necessary for the negotiators to remain empowered are. The question is how many.


Of course, but if they no longer really care about open access because they got some free access for now (which I really think is the case for practically zero of them), they also probably don't care enough to actively tell the negotiators that they're withdrawing support.




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