Journalists in the Balkans are facing a surge in SLAPP lawsuits aimed at silencing criticism.

Journalists in the Balkans face a surge in SLAPP lawsuits, aimed at silencing critics by draining resources through costly legal battles. Serbia leads in such abusive lawsuits, with the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) targeted by a mayor seeking €100,000 in damages. The EU proposes guidelines to tackle SLAPPs, including early court dismissals and sanctions against those who file them.

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