Brussels Media Express – volume 2
The second edition of AEJ Belgium’s most novelty project: this newsletter.
Report: 157 new SLAPP cases in 2022, driven by Croatia, Georgia and France
After pioneering a report in March 2022 that provided a broad and comprehensive overview of the growing threat of SLAPPs in Europe, CASE and The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation have published the report’s second edition based on more than 500 SLAPP cases collected since 2010.
Open letter to LIBE MEPs on European Media Freedom Act
AEJ Belgium has joined other advocacy groups in an open letter urging MEPs in the LIBE committee to introduce a complete ban on the use of spyware against journalists under the European Media Freedom Act.
EMFA — Expanding Media Services Definition in the AI Age
The debate surrounding whether digital platforms and algorithms should be considered as “media services” revolves around the definition on Article 2 of the Regulation establishing a common framework for media services in the internal market (European Media Freedom Act) and amending Directive 2010/13/EU.
Hungary’s Push for Flexibility in EMFA – A Threat to Press Freedom in the EU?
Hungary’s recent call for more flexibility and room for interpretation in implementing the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) has raised concerns among press freedom advocates in Europe and beyond.
Brussels Media Express – volume 1
We are thrilled to bring you the inaugural edition of our newsletter, Brussels Media Express.
Responding to Democratic Backsliding: Battle of Media Freedom in Europe
For a fuller understanding of the Council of Europe’s Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists 2023 annual report “War in Europe and the Fight for the Right to Report” we asked William Horsley, one of its co-authors.
EU justice ministers agree on anti-SLAPP law
EU justice ministers agreed on Friday (9 June) on their position regarding the anti-SLAPP draft law aimed at protecting journalists against intimidating lawsuits.
Open letter to MEPs on the European Media Freedom Act
AEJ Belgium joins 43 civil society organisations asking Members of the European Parliament to support a strong Media Freedom Act.
“Where is the sense of urgency?” Civil society coalition calls out delays in justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia
Five years ago today, investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia was brutally assassinated in a car bomb attack in Malta. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues. Together with them, we continue to fight for justice.