EP Plenary session - Protection of European journalists reporting on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Facing fake news, populism and disinformation in the EU - the importance of public broadcasting, media pluralism and independent journalism

Plenary session - Week 22  2017 in Brussels - Commission statement - Risk of political abuse of media in the Czech Republic

Plenary session week 14 2017 in Strasbourg - Hate speech, populism, and fake news on social media – towards an EU response - Topical debate

Official visit of the president of Czech Republic to the European Parliament in Brussels.

Media freedom in the countries of the Eastern Partnership and Russia.  A renewed ENP and strategic communication activities in the Eastern Partnership countries and Russia

TUGHUSHI, Lasha; KESTERIS, Andris; MARAGOS, Vassilis; KRAUSS, Stefan

Media freedom in the countries of the Eastern Partnership and Russia.  The EU's support to democracy and media freedom

Minute of silence for the victims of the attack against Charlie Hebdo

Plenary session week 3 2015 in Strasbourg-MEPs showing their support to the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks -  je suis Charlie

Opening of the plenary session week 03 2015 - Statement by EP-President on the gun attack on French magazine in Paris Je suis CHARLIE

Greens-EFA group action to honour the victims of the terrorist attack against Charlie Hebdo

European and French flag at half-mast for the victims of the attack against Charlie Hebdo

STA, Slovenian Press Agency Press freedom in the EU - Stockshot in Ljubljana, Slovenia

To mark Press Freedom Day on Tuesday 3 May, MEPs discuss with the European Commission how to address the threats faced by journalists and enhance media freedom. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, opens the plenary paying a tribute to Daphne Caruana Galizia. Over the last few years, Parliament has warned about attempts both in the EU and beyond to undermine media pluralism. MEPs have denounced the attacks on journalists, particularly from politicians, and called on the Commission to table legislation against abusive lawsuits.

World Press Freedom Day: extracts from the debate

The media situation in Belarus has never been easy. Over the years various laws have lessened the rights of independent journalists and imposed limits on both traditional and electronic media. Following the August 2020 presidential election, which ignited a brutal crackdown against the democratic opposition, the situation has worsened. The European Union, and the European Parliament in particular, actively support independent media and civil society in Belarus, and the Council of the EU and the Parliament both address the challenges to media freedom in the country. Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely. Dig deeper into the Belarusian media environment in and what the EU does to support press freedom on our blog: https://epthinktank.eu/2022/02/11/media-environment-in-belarus/

EPRS - Media environment in Belarus

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and EP group leaders welcome Kirill MARTYNOV, Deputy editor of Novaya Gazeta for an exchange of views during Conference of Presidents to discuss the Russian agression on Ukraine and the independance and freedom of media in Russia. Kiril MARTYNOV records a Facebook live with the AV facilities of the European Parliament, at the Voxbox in Brussels.

Visit of Kirill Martynov, Deputy Editor of Novaya Gazeta at the EP

During her visit to Malta, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, paid tribute Daphne Caruana Galizia in Valletta. She lays a wreath at the site where she was assassinated. Daphne Caruana Galizia was a Maltese journalist, blogger and anti-corruption activist who reported extensively on corruption, money laundering, organised crime, sale of citizenship and the Maltese government’s links to the Panama Papers. Following harassment and threats, she was murdered in a car bomb explosion on 16 October 2017.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President laying a wreath on Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination site: arrival and extracts from the ceremony

Press conference following the debate and the vote on the package of proposals to counteract the threat that Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) pose to journalists, NGOs and civil society by Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), and Tiemo WÖLKEN (S&D, DE), co-rapporteurs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), and Tiemo WÖLKEN (S&D, DE), co-rapporteurs, on strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU: the undue use of SLAPPs

MEPs debate on a package of proposals to counteract the threat that Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) pose to journalists, NGOs and civil society.

Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on a package of proposals to counteract the threat that Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) pose to journalists, NGOs and civil society. Opening statements by Tiemo WÖLKEN (S&D, DE), Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), co-Rapporteurs and by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency.

Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU: opening statements by Tiemo WÖLKEN (S&D, DE), Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), co-Rapporteurs and by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency

A Civil Liberties Committee delegation is in Ljubljana to meet with journalists and press freedom organizations to assess the situation regarding media freedom in Slovenia. Statements by Marko Milosavljević, Faculty of Social Sciences - University of Ljubljana, Nataša Posel, Director of Amnesty International Slovenia, Petra Lesjak Tušek, President of the Slovenian Journalists’ Association, Lenart J. Kučić; Investigative journalist - Pod črto, Rok Čakš, journalist - Domovina.je and Jože Možina, investigative journalist - RTVSLO.

EP LIBE delegation to Slovenia, Ljubljana: meetings with journalists and press freedom organizations

Parliament awards the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for outstanding journalism work based on the principles and values of the EU. EP President David Sassoli will open the award ceremony. Parliament’s journalism prize has been awarded to the Pegasus Project that revealed government spying on journalists, politicians and others.

Award Ceremony celebrating the winner of the 1st edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism

Parliament award the 1st Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize. The Prize reward ooutstanding journalism that promotes or defends the core principles and values of the European Union such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights. Parliament’s journalism prize has been awarded to the Pegasus Project that revealed government spying on journalists, politicians and others. On behalf of the 29 members of the jury, Anthony Bellanger, the Secretary General of the International Federation of Journalists, presented the prize to Sandrine Rigaud and Laurent Richard, representing the consortium behind the Pegasus Project. Extracts of the ceremony and statements of Anthony BELLANGER, Laurent RICHARD and of the EP President David SASSOLI.

Award Ceremony celebrating the winner of the first edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism: extracts from the ceremony and statements

A delegation from the Civil Liberties Committee concluded on Friday a visit to Hungary in which they met with the Government, the opposition, journalists and NGOs. The aim of the trip was to assess the respect for press and academic freedom, judicial independence, the rights of minorities and the wider rule of law context on the ground. The delegation exchanged views with the Justice and Interior ministers, Budapest’s Mayor and representatives of the political opposition. They also met civil society organisations, journalists, the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, representatives of academia and the education system, and of several cultural institutions. The delegation was headed by Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD (Greens/EFA, FR). Video of the entire press conference released by Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD (Greens/EFA, FR).

EP Press conference EP LIBE delegation to Hungary, Budapest

Sophie in 't Veld (Renew, NL), Chair of the DFRMG and ad hoc delegation to Slovakia briefs journalists about their two day mission in Slovakia. In Bratislava, MEPs have meet with the families of Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová, with civil society representatives, including NGOs and journalists and with the Minister of the Interior and the Prime Minister. In The Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group (DRFMG) is focused on threats to democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, as well as the fight against corruption within the EU, across all Member States:

Press conference by Sophie in 't Veld (Renew, NL), Chair of the DFRMG (Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group)

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate media freedom and further deterioration of the Rule of law in Poland, and will prepare a draft bill which may threaten media pluralism, and the latest Polish challenge to EU rules and values. (Second part of the debate)

Media freedom and further deterioration of the Rule of law in Poland: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Pegasus spyware scandal and will ask the Commission and member states for EU action on recent allegations of governmental cyber-surveillance of journalists, politicians and others. (Second part of the debate)

The Pegasus spyware scandal: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Ursula VON DER LEYEN delivers the State of the European Union (SOTEU 2021) to the MEPs. Part 4 of the opening statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission on a Europe united in freedom and diversity, in particular: - Crisis at the Belarusian border: unity in protecting Eu external borders; - New pact on migration:combact irregular migration but also provide refuge to those forced to flee; - Defence of values of democracy and freedom gained after the end of WW2; - Respect of Rule of Law for the expenditures of the European budget; - Freedom of journalist and media. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Part 4/5 - State of the European Union 2021 debate: opening statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, on a Europe united in freedom and diversity

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate media freedom and further deterioration of the Rule of law in Poland, and will prepare a draft bill which may threaten media pluralism, and the latest Polish challenge to EU rules and values. Opening statements by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Media freedom and further deterioration of the Rule of law in Poland: opening statements by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Media presence - Journalists and TV crews

State of the European Union debate - atmosphere and ambiance shots around the plenary chamber

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Pegasus spyware scandal and will ask the Commission and member states for EU action on recent allegations of governmental cyber-surveillance of journalists, politicians and others. Opening statements by Didier REYNDERS, Euroepan Commissioner for Justice and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Pegasus spyware scandal: opening statements by Didier REYNDERS, Euroepan Commissioner for Justice and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs

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