European Media Freedom Act

Europe strengthens media freedom, independence and pluralism with new European Media Freedom Act

The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) enters into application across the European Union. The EMFA brings many benefits for media companies, journalists, and citizens, offering media service providers greater legal certainty and enhancing their independence. The EMFA is designed to strengthen media freedom, independence and pluralism within the EU’s internal market. It provides, among others, …

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European Media Freedom Act: Council adopts new rules to protect journalists and media providers

The Council has adopted a new law that will safeguard media freedom, media pluralism and editorial independence in the EU. The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) will establish a common framework for media services in the EU’s internal market and introduce measures aimed at protecting journalists and media providers from political interference, while also making it easier for them to operate across …

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