EP Plenary session - European Media Freedom Act

Live replay of the debate on the report: Barbara SPINELLI (A8-0144/2018) - Media pluralism and media freedom in the EU, during the plenary session in Brussels.

EP Plenary session - Debate on the report on media pluralism and media freedom in the EU (22:20 - 22:43)

During the EP plenary session (16-19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on a resolution and call for a thorough independent investigation and better EU protection for whistle blowers to wrap-up the March plenary debate on the murder of Slovac investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová, press freedom and how to ensure the safety of journalists. Statements by Ivan ŠTEFANEC (EPP, SK) and Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL).

Protection of investigative journalists in Europe; the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová: extracts from the vote (debate 14/03)

During the EP plenary session (16- 19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, last minute briefing

Last minute briefing

Violence towards and pressure on journalists, worsening economic and working conditions in the media, fake news and net neutrality are among the topics examined in a report on media freedom, voted by MEPs during the meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) in the EP in Brussels. The results are: 44 in favour, 3 votes against and 4 abstentions. Statements by Barbara SPINELLI (GUE/NGL, IT), Rapporteur.

Media pluralism and media freedom in the European Union: extracts from the vote and statement by Barbara SPINELLI (GUE/NGL, IT), Rapporteur

The findings of a delegation of MEPs who visited Slovakia on 8‑9 March to look into the situation on the ground about te murder of Ján Kuciak, are debated in the Civil Liberties (LIBE) and Budget Control (CONT) committees in the EP in Brussels. This will feed into a resolution to be voted on during the 16‑19 April plenary session in Strasbourg. Statements by Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Ingeborg GRÄSSLE (EPP, DE), Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT) and Benedek JÁVOR (Greens/EFA, HU).

Exchange of views on the follow-up of the fact finding mission: extracts from the statements by Ingeborg GRÄSSLE (EPP, DE) and Claude MORAES (S&D, UK)

Live Replay of the EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - Opening statements

(01) EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - First round of political group speakers (16:17 - 16:35)

(02) EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - Opening statement by Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union (16:09 - 16:17)

(01) EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - Opening statement by Monika PANAYOTOVA, Bulgarian Presidency (16:05 - 16:09)

During the EP plenary session (12 - 15 March 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on press freedom and the safety of journalists in the EU, following the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová. MEPs also discuss Ján Kuciak’s revelations about alleged misuse of EU funds in Slovakia and potential links between organised crime groups and Slovak politicians. Statements by Monika PANAYOTOVA, Deputy Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union, Ivan ŠTEFANEC (EPP, SK), Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Branislav ŠKRIPEK (ECR, SK), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Benedek JÁVOR (Greens/EFA, HU). Illustrative shots of the EP Delegation visit to Slovakia

Protection of investigative journalists in Europe, the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová: extracts from the debate and illustrative shots of the EP Delegation visit to Slovakia

Live Replay of the EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - Closing statements

(02) EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - Closing statement by Monika PANAYOTOVA, Bulgarian Presidency (17:38 - 17:40)

(01) EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - Closing statement by Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union (17:35 - 17:38)

(02) EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - Second round of political group speakers (16:35 - 17:35)

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader, speaks to the press during the EP plenary session (12 - 15 March 2018) in Strasbourg.

Press briefing by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP Group Leader - EPP press briefing

An ad-hoc delegation of six MEPs leaves for a two-day fact-finding mission in Slovakia, following the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée. Statements by Ingeborg GRÄSSLE (EPP, DE), co-Chair, and Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), co-Chair.

EP Delegation to Slovakia: extracts from the final press conference

An ad-hoc delegation of six MEPs leaves for a two-day fact-finding mission in Slovakia, following the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée. Claude MORAES meets with the opposition leaders: Pavel Nechala (Together), Pál Csáky (Party of the Hungarian Community), Alojz Hlina (Christian Democratic Movement), Igor Matovič (Ordinary People and Independent Personalities), Richard Sulík (Freedom and Solidarity).

EP Delegation to Slovakia: meeting with leaders of the opposition

An ad-hoc delegation of six MEPs leaves for a two-day fact-finding mission in Slovakia, following the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée. The delegation meets with Slovak police representatives: Pavol Vorobjov, Director of Slovak Financial Intelligence Unit, Peter Hraško, Director of Slovak National Criminal Agency, Tibor Gašpar, President of the Police, Jaroslav Paľov, Bureau of International Police Co-operation of the Police Presidium of the Slovak Republic, with Lucia ŽITŇANSKÁ, Slovakian Minister of Justice, and Jaromír ČIŽNÁR, General Prosecutor.

EP Delegation to Slovakia: meeting with Lucia ŽITŇANSKÁ, Slovakian Minister of Justice and with Jaromír ČIŽNÁR, General Prosecutor

An ad-hoc delegation of six MEPs leaves for a two-day fact-finding mission in Slovakia, following the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée. The delegation will be composed of the following MEPs from 6 different political groups: Ingeborg GRÄSSLE (EPP, DE), co-Chair, Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), co-Chair, Ryszard CZARNECKI (ECR, PL) Sophia in 't VELD (ALDE, NL) Benedek JÁVOR (Greens/EFA, HU) and Marco VALLI (EFDD, IT). The Delegation visit Veľká Mača, Slovakia, attends a commemorating event in front of the House of Jan Kuciak in the presence of Mayor of Veľká Mača, speaks to the press.

EP Delegation to Slovakia: visit to Veľká Mača, Slovakia, commemorating event in front of the House of Jan Kuciak in the presence of Mayor of Veľká Mača

An ad-hoc delegation of six MEPs leaves for a two-day fact-finding mission in Slovakia, following the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée. Statement by Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), co-Chair of the EP Delegation

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