MEPs adopt proposals to strengthen EU Democracy Shield against foreign interference
MEPs adopted recommendations for a stronger EU Democracy Shield, seeking a well-funded coordination body, tougher enforcement of digital rules and…
EU Commission links rule of law findings to future budget safeguards
The 2026 Rule of Law Report finds that Member States have fully or partially addressed 47% of last year’s recommendations,…
MEPs warn Serbia’s accession path has stalled over democratic backsliding
MEPs say Serbia’s EU membership prospects depend on measurable rule of law reforms, free and fair elections, media freedom and…
EU Commission: High-Level event on democracy 2026
The European Commission will organise a High-Level Event on Democracy in Brussels, bringing together representatives...
EU Commissioner McGrath discusses rule of law with new government in Hungary
On Tuesday, EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, travels to Budapest to…
Main results of the EU Culture and Sports Council on 12 May 2026
EU culture and sport ministers have advanced a broad agenda linking democratic resilience, media freedom, sustainable tourism, and public well-being.…
EU Commission steps up scrutiny of rule of law and EU funds in Slovakia
In a plenary debate in Strasbourg, EU Commissioner Michael McGrath warned of stalled progress on judicial independence, anti-corruption safeguards and…
World media join EBU in urging U.S. not to restrict visas for foreign journalists
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), with over 100 media organizations, urges the U.S. government to withdraw a Department of Homeland…
Georgia: EEAS spokesperson strongly condemns the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli
The European Union strongly condemns the sentencing of Mzia Amaglobeli, a prominent Georgian journalist, to two years in prison, and…
EU Commissioner Kos: Defend truth and complete enlargement to resist authoritarianism
EU Commissioner Marta Kos delivered a deeply personal and politically charged speech on the role of journalism and European enlargement…
Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 12 -17 May 2025
Insight EU offers delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For…
Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 28 April – 3 May 2025
Insight EU offers delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For…
EU Commission launches call for European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom
According to the EU Commission, the European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom should aim at reinforcing dialogue, cooperation and…
Three EP Committees confirm Irish EU Commissioner-designate Michael McGrath
Based on the EP committee recommendations, the Conference of Presidents (EP President Metsola and political group chairs) is set to…
Israel: EEAS Statement on new restrictions against foreign media
The EU is concerned by newly adopted legislation giving temporary powers to the Israeli Government to prevent foreign media networks…
EU Commission welcomes political agreement on European Media Freedom Act
The new rules will better protect editorial independence, media pluralism, ensure transparency and fairness and bring better cooperation of media…
Media Freedom Act: MEPs tighten rules to protect journalists and media outlets
In its position on the European Media Freedom Act, adopted by 448 votes in favour, 102 against and 75 abstentions…
EU Commissioner Reynders in Greece to discuss the Rule of Law Report and other justice matters
Brussels, 15 March 2023 Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, will travel to Athens, Greece on 16...
Serbia: EU HRVP Borrell met with the First Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Dačić
Brussels, 24 January 2023 High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell met with the First Deputy Prime...
Belarus: EEAS Statement on court ruling against independent media representative
Brussels, 7.10.2022 On 6 October the Minsk District Court sentenced media manager Andrei Aleksandrov to...
Lead MEPs strongly criticise Turkish ban of international public broadcasters
Brussels, 1 July 2022 Statement by Nacho Sánchez Amor and Sergey Lagodinsky following the Turkish...
VP Jourová participates in G7 media ministers meeting
On 19 and 20 June, Vice-President Věra Jourová will be in Bonn to participate in the G7 meeting...
EU Commission VP Jourová discusses media freedom and pluralism in Leipzig
Brussels, 31 May 2022 Tomorrow, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová will be visiting Leipzig, Germany...
EEAS Statement on Russia’s decision to ban broadcaster Deutsche Welle
Brussels, 04/02/2022 Statements by the EEAS Spokesperson: “The decision by the Russian authorities to ban...
Media Freedom: CPJ Report finds problems and progress under Biden
New York, January 13, 2022 One year into office, President Joe Biden’s administration has emphasized...
Slovenia: MEPs discuss threats to media freedom and democracy
On Wednesday, MEPs debated the state of EU values in Slovenia, focusing on whether the...
S&D Group: End to abusive lawsuits now!
The European Parliament has called for action that brings an end to the widespread practice...
EU Parliament on Poland: Stop the attacks on media freedom and the EU legal order
Lex TVN is a direct attack on media pluralism Concerns that “Polska Press Group” has...
EU Call for Proposals: Media freedom and investigative journalism
Publication 16 September 2021 Opening: 16 September 2021 Closing: 29 October 2021 The European...
EU Commission issues recommendations how to improve journalists’ safety in Europe
Brussels, 16 September 2021 On 15 September 2021, on the occasion of her State of...
UN rights experts decry ‘black hole’ for media freedoms in Belarus
7 June 2021 UN independent human rights experts have called for the immediate release of...
EEAS statement against the crackdown on independent media in Belarus
Brussels, 19/05/2021 – 10:00 Statements by the Spokesperson In the latest act of continued repression...
Speech by EU Commission VP Jourová at the Riga StratCom Dialogue 2021
Brussels, 6 May 2021 “Check against delivery” I am very honoured that you invited me...
EEAS Spokesperson statement on labelling media Meduza as “foreign agent” by Russia
“We reject the decision by the Russian authorities to include independent media outlet Meduza on...
Keynote Speech by Vice-President Jourová on Data Privacy post-Covid-19′ at Euroactiv’s Virtual Conference
“Check against delivery” Mr President, Honourable Members, Thank you for including this important issue on...
MEPs express concerns over attacks on media in Poland, Hungary, and Slovenia
Link Free and independent media are vital for democratic societies, MEPs say, calling on Commission...