EU Parliament votes to protect media freedom
Mar 15, 2024 19:33:02 GMT
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Post by papamihel on Mar 15, 2024 19:33:02 GMT
The Media Freedom Act - first proposed by the EU executive in September 2022 - was overwhelmingly adopted on Wednesday with 464 votes in favour, 92 against and 65 abstentions.
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 information about ownership, funding and state advertising.
A bespoke EU body, called the European Board for Media Services, will be established to oversee the implementation of the laws.
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 information about ownership, funding and state advertising.
A bespoke EU body, called the European Board for Media Services, will be established to oversee the implementation of the laws.
*Ban on use of spyware against journalists, except in strictly defined cases
*All media will have to disclose information about who owns them
*Mechanism to prevent very big online platforms from arbitrarily restricting press freedom
*All media will have to disclose information about who owns them
*Mechanism to prevent very big online platforms from arbitrarily restricting press freedom
What do you think? A good thing?
