European Parliament approves the EU Media Freedom Act, protecting journalist sources and promoting editorial independence.
The European Parliament has approved a new EU media law to better protect journalists from political interference. The European Media Freedom Act establishes safeguards for editorial independence and the protection of journalistic sources across the EU and prohibits authorities from forcing journalists and editors to disclose their sources, including through detention, surveillance, and office raids. The legislation also enshrines editorial independence and seeks to improve transparency on media ownership.
March 13, 2024
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