A text published on social media by a Romanian teacher known as Cy has been recognized as a copyrighted work by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), following a request from the Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice. The text, a 22-line statement posted on Facebook in 2021, expressed Cy's refusal to accept gifts from students' parents. It was later republished by the online media outlet Gândul without her consent or initial credit. Cy challenged this republication, leading to a legal dispute that eventually reached the CJEU. The CJEU ruled that Cy's text qualifies as a "work" under copyright law, emphasizing that originality and the expression of the author's personality are key factors, regardless of the text's length or medium of publication. The court noted that the text reflects Cy's opinion on social practices and demonstrates her creative choices, thereby meeting the criteria for copyright protection. This decision highlights that even short texts can be protected under copyright if they display sufficient originality. The CJEU also examined the exception to copyright for reporting on current events, which could potentially justify the republication by media outlets. However, the court found that Gândul's full reproduction of Cy's text may harm its normal exploitation and cause an unjustified prejudice to the author. Additionally, the CJEU determined that Romanian law's prohibition on deriving commercial advantage from such reproductions conflicts with European law, which permits media outlets to pursue economic activities necessary for their functioning. The Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice is now tasked with applying these CJEU rulings to determine the legality of Gândul's republication of Cy's text. The decision will have significant implications for the balance between copyright protection and the rights of media to report on current events. This case may influence how courts in Europe handle similar disputes in the future.