Strengthening Media Freedom and Protecting Journalists

by name voted on 25.11.2020

Summary

A resolution to strengthen media freedom in Europe by protecting journalists from violence, combating hate speech and disinformation, and ensuring media pluralism.

9 25.11.2020

Other

justice

civil law

transport

human rights

social policy

european union

administrative law

public administration

information and information processing

information technology and data processing

Key points

The resolution expresses deep concern over the increasing violence and intimidation faced by journalists across Europe.
It calls for a new legislative act to establish minimum standards against strategic lawsuits used to silence investigative reporting.
The document demands greater transparency regarding who owns media companies and how they are funded to prevent political interference.
It highlights the need for a permanent European fund to support independent journalism and protect the livelihoods of media workers.

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Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on strengthening media freedom: the protection of journalists in Europe, hate speech, disinformation and the role of platforms Strengthening Media Freedom: the Protection of Journalists in Europe, Hate Speech, Disinformation and the Role of Platforms

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