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Liberties' Comment on the European Commission’s European Media Freedom Act Proposal

Here is Liberties' initial reaction to the newly unveiled European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) proposal, released today by the European Commission.

#MediaFreedomReport2022 , media freedom , #pressrelease

September 16, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Speechbag Podcast E10: EU’s Big Step To Rein In Big Tech — And What Comes Next

The internet is changing – for the better. Last week, the EU passed the Digital Services Act (DSA), landmark legislation to restore users’ rights and rein in the dangerous business practices of Big Tech.

speechbag

July 15, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Rights Checklist: Liberties’ Advocacy Priorities for the Czech EU Presidency

From addressing festering rule of law issues to curbing frivolous lawsuits, here are actions the Czech Republic should take during its EU Presidency to shore up European democracy.

StopSLAPPs , #MediaFreedomReport2022 , populism , #CivicSpace2022

July 01, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Czech Presidency Should Push for Ambitious Media Freedom Act to Protect EU Democracy

Czechia should use its term helming the Council to push for a properly functioning media system that protects and strengthens EU values and democracy.

media freedom , newsletters

June 28, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Speechbag Podcast E08: 'We Must Not Feed Our Inner Putin'

As the war in Ukraine and the results of the Hungarian elections make clear, there is an urgent need to strengthen and safeguard rule of law and democracy within the EU. German MEP Sergey Lagodinsky joins the Speechbag podcast.

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April 11, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine Should Spur EU Leaders to Strengthen Democracy at Home

Public opinion across Europe has rallied against Putin and his unprovoked war. This puts the EU in a stronger position to point out to Orban and Kaczynski that they have lost their leverage.

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March 10, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Ariadne Director Julie Broome And Former Polish Ombudsman Adam Bodnar Join Liberties As Board Members

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February 23, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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President von der Leyen Should Step On The Gas: Liberties

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#pressrelease , #RoLReport2022

February 16, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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The EU Commission’s Second Rule Of Law Audit: New Report, Old Concerns

The EU Commission just released the second edition of its annual report on EU countries’ democratic records. The effort is commendable, but the audit’s limitations and the failure to attach to the exercise concrete follow-up actions overshadow its merits.

July 21, 2021 • LibertiesEU

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Take Action To #StopSLAPPs - Public Participation Matters

SLAPPs are a weapon in the hands of those that want to prevent us from having a say on matters that affect our lives and the society we live in. Liberties joins other NGOs from across the EU to urge policymakers to end these gag lawsuits.

free speech , StopSLAPPs

July 06, 2021 • LibertiesEU

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Speechbag Podcast E01: Vax Pass, Anti-Vaxxers & Myth-Busting

Tune in to the first episode of speechbag, our brand new podcast. Let’s get up to speed about the hottest gear for our holiday travels. Also, why myth-busting vaccine conspiracy theories is not helpful.

speechbag , values-based framing , training & coaching , #VaccinePassport

June 29, 2021 • LibertiesEU

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