EU Parliament votes to protect media freedom, curb spying on reporters
WEBMar 13, 2024 · The Act will oblige EU governments to better protect media against malign interference and limit the use of spyware against journalists. Outlets will also have to transparently disclose ...
Protection of journalists in the EU: MEPs back ... - European Parliament
WEBJul 11, 2023 · Under draft legislation endorsed on Tuesday in plenary, journalists, media organisations, human rights defenders, activists, researchers and artists will be protected in the EU from strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), the aim of which are to intimidate and penalise them.
Press freedom: the European Parliament in support of journalists
WEBMay 19, 2022 · Council of Europe data from February 2024 shows that at least 14 journalists have been killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine in February 2022. Press freedom is under pressure in the EU and across the world. Find out how the European Parliament supports the work of journalists.
WEBIn March 2024, MEPs approved new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference. With the Media Freedom Act, EU countries will be obliged to protect media independence and any interventions in editorial decisions will be banned.
EU negotiators reach deal on media law to curb spying on reporters
WEBDec 15, 2023 · EU negotiators reach deal on media law to curb spying on reporters. The European Media Freedom Act seeks to safeguard the independence of newsrooms and foster media pluralism. The new law will introduce requirements for media to provide transparency over ownership and funding | Kenzo Tribouillard. December 15, 2023 3:54 pm CET. By Mathieu Pollet.
Will the European Parliament walk the talk and protect journalists ...
WEBOct 2, 2023 · The European Parliament has an opportunity next week to ensure that journalists don’t have to go through this any more. But will the MEPs seize this opportunity?
EU capitals want media law carve-out to spy on reporters
WEBJun 20, 2023 · European Union governments want to be able to spy on reporters in the name of national security, even as lawmakers urge them to crack down on spyware. Governments' deputy ambassadors are set to give their blessing at a Council meeting on Wednesday to a national security exemption in a new media regulation whose original purpose was to safeguard ...
Press freedom: The European Parliament in support of journalists
WEBAug 17, 2023 · In June 2023, Parliament adopted recommendations against the abuse of spyware that has been found to be illegally used against journalists and political opponents. MEPs are also working on the European Media Freedom Act.
European Parliament recognizes Edmundo González Urrutia as …
WEB3 days ago · The European Parliament has recognized opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia as the rightfully elected president of Venezuela, in light of dictator Nicolás Maduro’s refusal to publish the electoral records that supposedly validate him as the winner of the July 28 elections.
Day 939: European Parliament urges EU countries to lift …
WEB3 days ago · EU Parliament urges capitals to lift restrictions on Ukraine hitting targets deep inside Russia. Germany sends a new military aid package to Ukraine. This winter, Ukraine could face four to 18-hour blackouts a day, according to a UN report.
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