Public Hearing on Media Freedom and Journalist Protection
16-06-2025 - 15:38
On 12 June, the LIBE Committee hosted a Public Hearing on media freedom and the protection of journalists, focusing on the evolving challenges within the EU’s media legal framework.
Independent media are key to democracy and the rule of law, but face growing threats. The event addressed EU legal challenges and explored reforms to strengthen press freedom, safeguard journalists, and ensure media sustainability, focusing on challenges as disinformation, surveillance, and manipulation.