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​EU Proposal to Tackle Abusive Lawsuits Against Journalists Could Be a Game Changer

Journalists and watchdogs deserve better protection against the ‘lawfare’ of powerful politicians or businesses. The new EU anti-SLAPP initiative could turn the worrying trend of weaponizing laws and courts to silence critical voices in Europe.

media freedom
May 03, 2022 • LibertiesEU
Anatomy of a Frivolous Lawsuit: Litigant, Target, Issue and Outcome

Baseless libel lawsuits are used by powerful actors to silence their critics. Whether or not they win the case is less important: exorbitant legal fees and psychological trauma does enough damage. But who uses this tactic, who do they target, and why?

StopSLAPPs , media freedom
April 28, 2022 • LibertiesEU
EU decision-makers must keep up the ambition and make the EU anti-SLAPP initiative a game changer

Press release

#pressrelease , media freedom , StopSLAPPs
April 27, 2022 • LibertiesEU
EU Must Act as Countries Copy Putin’s Playbook to Control Media

With Russia’s propaganda machine in full swing, we are seeing first hand the devastating consequences of allowing free media to fall under government control.

media freedom , #MediaFreedomReport2022
March 28, 2022 • LibertiesEU
​Liberties Media Freedom Report 2022 Shows Worrisome Decline in Media Freedom Across Europe

Growing political pressure, high concentration of ownership, smears and abusive lawsuits against journalists, lack of oversight on public service media: we collected evidence to see why media freedom is in decline in Europe.

media freedom , #MediaFreedomReport2022
March 28, 2022 • LibertiesEU
​How The EU Can Use A Can’t-Miss Opportunity To Protect Media Freedom

A free media system is indispensable to democracy. Yet in many EU countries, this fundamental pillar is crumbling under the weight of government capture and threats. Here are Liberties’ recommendations to the EU to defend free media.

#MediaFreedomReport2022 , media freedom
March 28, 2022 • LibertiesEU
​Join Statement on Stakeholder Inclusion in the Code of Practice on Disinformation Revision Process

Right groups criticise the consultation process, which limits the possibility to review the upcoming disinformation regulation in a meaningful way and thus harms human rights in the long run.

media freedom , free speech
February 24, 2022 • LibertiesEU
Liberties Rule Of Law Report 2022: EU Governments Vandalising or Neglecting Their Democracies

Most EU governments are neglecting their democracies, according to the new ‘Liberties Rule of Law Report 2022’.

#RoLReport2022 , populism , media freedom , NGO rights , free courts
February 15, 2022 • LibertiesEU
Emergency Pandemic Powers Have Become ‘Normalised’ In Some EU Countries - Landmark Rule of Law Audit Finds: Press Release

Press Release

#pressrelease , #RoLReport2022 , media freedom
February 15, 2022 • LibertiesEU
What Is Watchdog Journalism: Definition, Examples, Effects On Democracy

What is watchdog journalism and why is it so important in a democracy? We take a look at the journalists who make sure our politicians play by the rules.

media freedom , #DemandingOnDemocracy
January 17, 2022 • LibertiesEU
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