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Europe’s New Media Freedom Law Has Kicked in. Will It Make Any Difference?

Summary by Politico Europe
Media experts fear the law may be ignored as illiberal and populist parties erode media independence.

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'Now the real work begins', recalled the vice-president of the Eurocamera Sabine Veheyen, who presides over Parliament's working group to examine the implementation of the law.

·Milan, Italy
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The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), a key piece of legislation to protect journalistic independence in the EU, comes into effect tomorrow, August 8.

·Belgrade, Serbia
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The European Freedom of Press Regulation shall enter into force fully in all EU Member States, beginning on 8 August.

The European Act on Freedom of Press, which is binding on all Member States of the European Union, has entered into force from January 8, 2025.

·Bucharest, Romania
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The European Media Freedom Act, which will enter into full force today, requires EU member states to take measures to ensure pre-established and objective procedures for the independent operation of public service media. Media service providers must publish the names of their beneficial owners and the annual amount of public funding for state advertising.

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Dnevni list Danas broke the news in Belgrade, Serbia on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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