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The Unfounded Criminal Conviction of Erik Tegnér

Edouard Chaplault-Maestracci June 29, 2026

The conviction of Erik Tegnér for investigating mass immigration has sparked fears that an anti-harassment law is being repurposed to stifle press scrutiny of mass migration.

How One Former Migrant Exposed Germany’s Contempt for Free Speech

Sabine Beppler-Spahl April 11, 2026

It is a telling sign of our times that a movement claiming to oppose racism relies so heavily on censorship.

UPDATE: Meta Reinstates Our Facebook Page After Suspending It

Editorial Team February 27, 2026

A June 2025 post promoting our article on age verification for pornographic websites ended up labeled as “nudity and sexual activity” eight months later.

Censorship Backfires: Germany’s Assault on Press Freedom

Sabine Beppler-Spahl January 15, 2026

There is a direct link between our establishment’s struggle against social media and ‘fake news’ and the growing perception of politicians as dishonest.

Secrecy Law Returns: Spain Moves To Punish Journalists

Javier Villamor July 24, 2025

The Socialist government fast-tracks a sweeping reform that could fine reporters millions for exposing uncomfortable truths.

Compact owner and editor Jürgen Elsässer and wife Stephanie at Compact magazine event

Press Freedom at Stake (Again): Germany Weighs Ban on Right-Wing Mag

Zoltán Kottász June 10, 2025

Government-critical Compact was initially banned on the grounds of “combatively and aggressively” striving to topple the democratic order.

€80M a Year: How the EU Buys Media Loyalty

TEC News June 3, 2025

The EU Commission and Parliament hand out huge sums of taxpayers’ money to shape news coverage and suppress critical scrutiny, MCC Brussels report claims.

Spanish Socialists Take Another Step To Censor Right-Wing Media

Zoltán Kottász May 22, 2025

PM Pedro Sánchez has been keen to divert the attention away from his corruption scandals

Keir Starmer seated at desk with British flag

Starmer Tries To Rewrite Free Speech Record With Empty Words

Michael Curzon April 30, 2025

Labour wants to present itself as the defender of journalistic freedom, but Starmer’s past presents a different picture.

Spanish PM Accused of Trying To Seize Control of Top Newspaper

Nick Hallett March 19, 2025

The clash over El País has sparked fears of government interference in the media, with critics warning it threatens press freedom and democracy in Spain.

Tag: freedom of the press

The Unfounded Criminal Conviction of Erik Tegnér

How One Former Migrant Exposed Germany’s Contempt for Free Speech

UPDATE: Meta Reinstates Our Facebook Page After Suspending It

Secrecy Law Returns: Spain Moves To Punish Journalists

Press Freedom at Stake (Again): Germany Weighs Ban on Right-Wing Mag

€80M a Year: How the EU Buys Media Loyalty

Spanish Socialists Take Another Step To Censor Right-Wing Media

Starmer Tries To Rewrite Free Speech Record With Empty Words

Spanish PM Accused of Trying To Seize Control of Top Newspaper

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