Tag #Media Freedom

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Hungary Postpones Vote on Controversial Foreign Funding Bill

Hungary's parliament postponed a vote on a controversial bill targeting foreign-funded organizations until autumn, following widespread protests and criticism that it would stifle civil society and independent media, similar to Russia's "foreign agent" law.

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El País Journalists Testify in Attorney General's Leak Case

Four El País journalists testified, claiming unawareness of an email detailing Alberto González Amador's (Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner) plea bargain until after Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz obtained it, potentially exonerating him from charges of revealing confidential information.

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Repubblica Demands Action on Gaza, Calls for Pressure on Israel

Repubblica's journalists' assembly demands free media access to Gaza, urging the Italian government to pressure Israel to uphold international law, halt bombings, and allow aid, potentially through suspending military cooperation and recognizing Palestine, in response to the ongoing violence and tar...

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EU Demands Hungary Withdraw Bill Restricting Foreign Funding for NGOs and Media

The European Commission demanded Hungary withdraw a bill limiting foreign funding for NGOs and media, citing concerns it violates EU law and threatens freedom of speech, prompting protests and potential EU sanctions.

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Hungary's Proposed Law Threatens Independent Media, NGOs

Hungary's parliament is considering a law that would further restrict funding for organizations deemed threats to national sovereignty, potentially silencing critical voices and impacting independent media like Átlátszó, which investigates government corruption, a year before national elections.

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EU Agrees to Emergency Funds for Radio Free Europe

The European Union has committed 5.5 million euros ($6.2 million) in emergency funds to Radio Free Europe after the Trump administration cut funding, highlighting the growing challenges faced by independent media outlets and the EU's efforts to support journalism in its neighboring countries.

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DR Congo Bans Media Coverage of Joseph Kabila Amidst Political Tensions

The Congolese government banned media from reporting on former President Joseph Kabila and his party due to accusations of treason and links to the M23 rebels; the M23 vowed to defy the ban, while activists and analysts criticized it as an abuse of power.

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theguardian.com
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Vietnam Bans Economist Edition Featuring Top Leader

Vietnam banned the latest Economist edition featuring General Secretary To Lam, reflecting the government's tight control over media and intolerance for dissent; distributors were ordered to remove or destroy the magazine.

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NPR Sues Trump Over Funding Cuts

NPR and three local stations sued President Trump, claiming his executive order to cut funding to the 246-station network violates freedom of speech and exceeds his authority; the White House says NPR exhibits liberal bias.

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Hungary's "Transparency Act": Crackdown on Civil Society and Media

Hungary's new "Public Life Transparency Act" allows the government to regulate foreign funding of NGOs and media deemed threats to national interests, sparking widespread protests and concerns about mirroring Russia's restrictive foreign agent law.

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Hungary Faces EU Debate Over Controversial Transparency Law

The European Parliament will urgently debate Hungary's new transparency law, slated for a Wednesday vote, which would list and potentially fine foreign-funded media and NGOs deemed to interfere in Hungary's sovereignty, sparking international outcry and mass protests.

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EU Provides Emergency Funds to Radio Free Europe

The European Union is providing €5.5 million in emergency funding to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the Trump administration cut funding, ensuring the outlet's continued operation in 23 countries across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

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