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The new EU Media Freedom Act (EMFA) sounds like a protective shield for journalists, but the devil is in the details. Exceptions in the "public interest" allow arrests and surveillance – defined by EU elites and national governments. What does this mean for government-critical voices? Parallels to authoritarian systems are unmistakable. By Chris Veber The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), in force since 7 May 2024 and fully applicable from Augu…
The new European Media Freedom Act aims to increase press freedom, independence, and transparency. However, upon closer inspection, there are exceptions that allow for political influence and surveillance software against journalists.
New EU Media “Freedom Law” Allows for Journalist Arrests if Justified by “Public Interest”
By Cindy Harper | Reclaim The Net | August 11, 2025 The European Union’s “European Media Freedom Act” became binding law across all member states on August 8, but behind its name lies a set of provisions that could restrict the very freedoms it claims to safeguard. We obtained a copy of the act for you here. Alongside language about protecting reporters, the regulation authorizes arrests, sanctions, and surveillance of journalists whenever autho…
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