Memes have gradually evolved over the years. SotM (State Of The Meme) is your news source on the evolution.
EU’s ‘Meme Ban’ Article 13
This law would serve to ban the spread of illegally stolen copyrighted materials on platforms with over 30 million monthly visitors, and many think that memes would be caught under fire. Due to parody laws, memes would still be legal, but as you can see, it would be hard to let just memes pass.
Overall Appraisal: 2018 Was A Good Year For Memes, But The Future Looks Dark