On Wednesday 24 May, the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) adopted a report calling for better protection of journalists both in the EU and worldwide, with 54 votes in favour, none against and three abstentions.
The report, drafted by Isabel Wiseler-Lima (EPP, Luxembourgish), highlights the growing threats to press freedom and points to attacks on journalists in many countries. In particular, it denounces the increasing use of spyware and/or SLAPPs against media...