B’rispons għat-theddid dejjem jikber għal-libertà tal-media u l-vijabbiltà finanzjarja tal-istabbilimenti tal-media, il-Parlament adotta qafas komuni għas-servizzi tal-media, magħruf bħala l-Att Ewropew dwar il-Libertà tal-Media. Dan hu tassew pass importanti, peress li l-att jipproteġi lill-ġurnalisti u lil min jaħdem fil-media, iħeġġeġ it-trasparenza fis-sjieda tal-media u jippromwovi l-kooperazzjoni internazzjonali biex jiġi żgurat ambjent medjatiku varjat u indipendenti.

L-Att tal-Unjoni Ewropea dwar il-Libertà tal-Media

The European Parliament has repeatedly advocated press freedom and media pluralism in the EU and abroad.&nbsp; World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the&nbsp;Declaration of Windhoek&nbsp;is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day.

Already in 2018 the EP adopted a resolution on media pluralism and media freedom in the EU, noting the political developments in various members states, that have led to increased pressures on and threats against journalists.&nbsp; The European Parliament has also&nbsp;launched the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.&nbsp;

The prize commends outstanding journalism revolving around the principles and values of the European Union. On the field of legislation, Parliament wants to reinforce protection of journalists and activists in the EU against unfounded and abusive lawsuits aimed to silence them.&nbsp;

MEPs also gave their final green light to new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference during the March Plenary session.

Under the new law, adopted by 464 votes in favour to 92 against and 65 abstentions, member states will be obliged to protect media independence and all forms of interventions in editorial decisions will be banned.

More info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240308IPR19014/media-freedom-act-a-new-bill-to-protect-eu-journalists-and-press-freedom">https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240308IPR19014/media-freedom-act-a-new-bill-to-protect-eu-journalists-and-press-freedom</a>

Press freedom

Lost in Europe on Wednesday won the 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism for its investigation into the disappearance of over 50 000 unaccompanied child migrants. The investigation, run by media from Germany, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and the UK revealed that at least 51 433 unaccompanied child migrants disappeared after arriving in European countries between 2021 and 2023. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, Pina Picierno, Vice-President responsible for the Prize, and representatives of the independent European-wide Jury of the Prize participated in the award ceremony held in the European Parliament’s Daphne Caruana Galizia Press Room in Strasbourg.

President Metsola said: "Daphne Caruana Galizia’s legacy continues through the work of journalists who live to tell the truth and refuse to be silenced. Their fight for justice prevails over the threats that try to undermine their important work. Press freedom is non-negotiable. Seven years after Daphne’s assassination, we continue to honour her memory with a prize that reminds us of this Parliament’s long-standing commitment to these fundamental values”.

Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism

On the 16th October 2017, the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb explosion. Ms Caruana Galizia gave to the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion (PANA) evidence about her work on the Panama Papers at a meeting in February 2017 in Malta.

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed. Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in Malta

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed.

Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in the EU - 8th Parliamentary term

Press freedom in Malta (2019-2020)

Recent scandals, from LuxLeaks (2014) to Panama Papers (2016), have demonstrated how important whistle-blowers’ revelations are to detect and prevent breaches of EU law harmful to the public interest and the welfare of society. Lack of effective whistle-blower protection at EU level can also negatively impact the functioning of EU policies in a member state, but can also spill over to other countries and the EU as a whole.

On 11 March 2019 the European Parliament and the Member States reached a provisional agreement that covers a wide reach of areas of EU law, including anti-money laundering and corporate taxation, data protection, protection of the Union's financial interests, food and product safety and environmental protection and nuclear safety. Further, Member States are encouraged o establish comprehensive legal framework to protect whistleblowers (whistle-blowers) in other areas. The new rules, approved by EU ministers on 25 September 2019, have been signed by the EP on 23 October 2019 and published in the Official Journal on 26 November 2019. Member states will then have two years to comply with such rules.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/protection-of-whistleblowers-8th-parliamentary-term_9901_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.

Protection of whistleblowers

Disinformation campaigns are a threat to the proper functioning of democracies. The Parliament is committed to ensuring people are able to access reliable information.

Elements of disinformation and propaganda are that such information (i) is designed to be wholly or partly false, manipulated or misleading, or uses unethical persuasion techniques; (ii) regards an issue of public interest; (iii) has the intention to generate insecurity, hostility or polarisation, or attempts to disrupt democratic processes; (iv) and is disseminated and/or amplified through automated and aggressive techniques, such as social bots, artificial intelligence (AI), micro-targeting or paid human 'trolls’, often used to boost public visibility.

Fight against disinformation (2019-2020)

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed.

Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in the EU (2019- 2020)

MEPs debate the situation of  European journalists reporting on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. According to the Council of Europe, at least sixteen journalists and media workers have been killed since February 2022 in the line of duty or because of their work, and at least forty have been injured.

Protection of European journalists reporting on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

MEPs will engage in a debate with the Commission focused on media pluralism, independent journalism and on combating the rising tide of disinformation. With fake news and coordinated disinformation campaigns increasingly used as tools for political interference the urgency of this discussion is heightened by recent incidents surrounding the June 2024 European elections and various national elections. The surge in disinformation has also been exacerbated by significant events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Ursula von der Leyen announced the introduction of a new European Democracy Shield aimed at countering foreign information manipulation.

The European Parliament has taken proactive steps to safeguard citizens from disinformation and foreign interference through legislative measures like the anti-SLAPP directive and the Media Freedom Act. The latter aims to protect editorial freedom from political interference while offering enhanced safeguards for journalists and their sources. The EU's broader strategy seeks to address the challenges posed by disinformation by strengthening cooperation among member states, enhancing accountability for online platforms, and establishing a robust regulatory framework under the Digital Services Act. This comprehensive approach aims to preserve democratic integrity and foster public trust amidst an increasingly complex information landscape.

Facing fake news, populism and disinformation in the EU

Press conference by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), rapporteur on European Media Freedom Act

Press conference on European Media Freedom Act

Daphne Caruana Galizia prize press seminar on Safeguarding Media Freedom

EP Plenary session - Seven years from the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: lack of progress in restoring the rule of law in Malta

The digital information sphere has become the main space for public debate, shaping opinions and access to information. In the past decade, it has also become a geostrategic battleground, with authoritarian states manipulating public opinion to weaken democracies. At the same time, corporate rivalry over emerging technologies, particularly AI, has intensified. AI-driven disinformation poses growing risks to democratic information ecosystems. Strengthening information integrity is crucial to safeguarding human rights and freedom of expression. Multilateral efforts to enhance resilience align with the EU’s planned European Democracy Shield, building on existing measures and fostering new partnerships.

Information Manipulation and the EU response

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

EP Plenary session - European Media Freedom Act

Press conference on New EU rules ensuring protection for journalists and media outlets from strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Rule of Law and Media freedom in Greece

Press conference on Trilogue deal on new anti-SLAPP rules

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Rule of Law in Malta: 6 years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia and the need to protect journalists

Press conference on European Media Freedom act - Parliament’s position

Conference ' Western Balkans Media Lost in Disinformation ? '

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - The erosion of the rule of law in Greece: the wiretapping scandal and media freedom

EP Plenary session - The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

World Press Freedom Day - Statement by Matthew CARUANA GALIZIA

Visit of the family of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist noted for her work on the Panama papers and corruption and murdered in Malta, to the EP in Strasbourg. Meeting with Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Antonio TAJANI, EP President homage speech and minute of silence during the EP plenary session (23-26 October 2017). Strasbourg press room is now called Daphne Caruana Galizia

Homage to Daphne Caruana Galizia: Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with the family, extracts from Antonio TAJANI, EP President homage speech, minute of silence and naming of Strasbourg press room

During the EP plenary session (23-26 October) in Strasbourg,, MEPs discuss media freedom and protection for journalists, following the brutal murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist noted for her work on the Panama papers and corruption. Statements by Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Esteban GONZÁLEZ PONS (EPP, ES), Gianni PITTELLA (S&D, IT), Monica MACOVEI (ECR, RO) and Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL).

Protection of journalists and the defence of media freedom in Malta; the case of Daphne Caruana Galizia: extracts from the debate

Antonio TAJANI, EP President makes a statement one year after the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Maltese journalist, in the EP Plenary session in Strasbourg. MEPs observe a minute of silece in her memory.

Statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and minute of silence in memory of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Maltese journalist

At the opening of the session, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, makes a statement concerning the forest fires in Portugal and Northern Spain and the death of the Maltese journalist Caruana Galizia. During the session, the MEPs make a minute of silence for the victims of the forest fires in Portugal and Northern Spain.

EP Plenary session: opening remarks by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (17:03 - 17:08)

One minute of silence in memory of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia: statements by Werner LANGEN (EPP, DE), Chair of the PANA Committee and by David CASA (EPP, MT) during a meeting of the EP Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion (PANA)

One minute of silence in memory of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day (03/05/2017),&nbsp;Antonio TAJANI, EP President, expresses himself in the EP in Brussels.

World Press Freedom Day (03/05/2017): statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

Visit of &Ouml;mer &Ccedil;ELIK, Turkish Minister for European Affairs, to the EP in Brussels. Arrival, welcome by Martin SCHULZ, EP President,&nbsp;and roundtable

Martin SCHULZ, EP President meets with Ömer ÇELIK, Turkish Minister for European Affairs: arrival and roundtable

Exchange of views with Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC, on the situation in Turkey at Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), in the EP In Brussels.&nbsp;Sttements by Mario MAURO (Populars for Italy, IT), Member of Italian Senate, Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Takis HADJIGEORGIOU (GUE/NGL, CY), Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER (ENF, FR), Javier COUSO PERMUY (GUE/NGL, ES), Karel SCHWARZENBERG, Chair, Foreign Affairs Committee, Chamber of Deputies, Czech Republic, Mich&egrave;le ALLIOT-MARIE (EPP, FR), Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC.

Exchange of views with Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC, on the situation in Turkey

During the EP plenary session (24-27/10) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate&nbsp; on the situation of journalists in Turkey. Statements by Corina CRETU, Member of the EC in charge of Regional Policy, Renate SOMMER (EPP, DE), Kati PIRI (S&amp;D, NL), Rapporteur on Turkey, Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL), and Rebecca HARMS (Greens/EFA, DE).

Situation of journalists in Turkey: extracts from the debate

Martin SCHULZ, EP President, meets with Can DÜNDAR, journalist, Osman OKKAN, journalist, Baha GÜNGOR journalist, and Lale AKGÜN, politician from Turkey, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Arrival, welcome and roundtable.

Martin SCHULZ, EP President meets with Can DÜNDAR, journalist, Osman OKKAN, journalist, Baha GÜNGOR journalist and Lale AKGÜN, politician: arrival and roundtable

Vote on the freedom of expression in Turkey, the recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media during the plenary session of January in Strasbourg. Opening of the vote and announcement of the results.

Freedom of expression in Turkey following recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media: extracts from the vote

On the occasion of a meeting with the press, Martin SCHULZ, EP President, made a statement on the freedom of press and media following the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo in France. Statement by Lorenzo CONSOLI, former President of the International Press Association.

Martin SCHULZ, EP President meets with journalists: statement

Statement by Martin SCHULZ, EP President for the opening of the plenary session of January in Strasbourg on the gun attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris followed by one minute of silence. The President spoke out the name of each victim:&nbsp;Philippe Braham,&nbsp;Franck Brinsolaro, Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Boisseau,&nbsp;Jean Cabut,&nbsp;Elsa Cayat,&nbsp;St&eacute;phane Charbonnier,&nbsp;Yohan Cohen,&nbsp;Yoav Hattab,&nbsp;Philippe Honor&eacute;,&nbsp;Clarissa Jean-Philippe,&nbsp;Bernard Maris,&nbsp;Ahmed Merabet,&nbsp;Mustapha Ourrad,&nbsp;Michel Renaud,Fran&ccedil;ois-Michel Saada,&nbsp;Bernard Verlhac and&nbsp;Georges Wolinski.

Gun attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris: statement by Martin SCHULZ, EP President followed by one minute of silence

Debate during the plenary session of January in Strasbourg on&nbsp;Gun attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Statements by representatives of the political groups,&nbsp;Alain LAMASSOURE (EPP, FR),&nbsp;Pervenche BER&Egrave;S (S&amp;D, FR),&nbsp;Helga STEVENS (ECR, BE),Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE),&nbsp;Patrick LE HYARIC (GUE/NGL, FR),&nbsp;Mich&egrave;le RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR),&nbsp;Nigel FARAGE (EFDD, UK) and&nbsp;Marine LE PEN (NI, FR).

Gun attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris: extracts from the statements by political group leaders

Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC, Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member of the EC in charge of Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Martin SCHULZ, President of the EP, and Gilles de KERCHOVE, EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator, participate in Paris in the Silent March in honour of the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack.

European leaders participate to the Silent March in honour of the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack

Silent March in honour of the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack (11/01/2014):&nbsp;general views

Silent March in honour of the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack (11/01/2015): general views

Exterior shots of the EP in Brussels&nbsp;with half-mast flags.

Flags at half-mast in the European Parliament following the gun attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents in presence of Martin SCHULZ, EP President at the EP in Brussels. Cutaways of Martin SCHULZ, EP President, Syed KAMALL, ECR Group Leader, Philippe LAMBERTS, Co-chair GREENS/EFA Group, Guy VERHOFSTADT, Leader ALDE Group, Gianni PITTELLA, Leader S&amp;D Group. Atmopshere and Syed KAMALL, Leader ECR Group, wearing 'Je suis Charlie' sticker

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