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5 months agoEU laws to protect press freedom in jeopardy, campaigners claim
Proposed EU laws to protect journalists from government hacking and uphold press independence are at risk due to watering down behind the scenes.
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) may not achieve its original aim to give robust protection to the press.
Concerns include competition, plurality of media, and the ability of member states to insert spyware on journalists' phones. [ more ]