On Tuesday 18 July, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties (LIBE) adopted its opinion on the Media Freedom Act (EMFA). Drawn up by Ramona Strugariu (Renew Europe, Romanian), the text supplements Article 4(2) on editorial freedom of the media, over which LIBE has exclusive jurisdiction (see EUROPE B13170A27).
Prohibitions
The provisions contained in this article define the prohibited practices, which are deemed likely to hinder the work of journalists and reveal their...