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Chaining the Media in the European Union—the Reality of the Media Freedom Act

Gaetano Masciullo August 27, 2025

In the name of an Orwellian notion of freedom, we risk creating a fragile and dependent market where global platforms remain the uncontested masters.

Protecting the Press? EU Law Says Spyware Is Fine If “Justified”

Christina Holmgren-Larson August 10, 2025

Despite pledging media freedom, the Media Freedom Act carves out sweeping exceptions that let states target journalists under vague legal justifications.

Swedish State Funds Fuel Soros-Backed Journalism

Zolta Győri May 5, 2025

The OCCRP has previously received significant funding from the U.S., the EU, and the Open Society Foundations.

Graphic man sitting behind laptop computer with world map behind him

Journalism Is Dead. Hello, Content Creators

Itxu Díaz March 13, 2025

Freedom has more to gain than lose from the emergence of influencers—people who don’t depend on anyone—and the rise of social media as the preferred source of information.

Spain’s New Media Law Sparks Fears of Censorship and State Control

Javier Villamor February 26, 2025

Critics warn that the proposed legislation could stifle press freedom by granting authorities sweeping powers over media regulation and funding.

“If we don’t stop this disastrous development, Germany will end in a left-green dictatorship of wokeness”: An Interview with David Bendels

Álvaro Peñas December 16, 2024

Soon rainbow flags will fly on all public buildings and places in Germany.

Tag: journalism

Chaining the Media in the European Union—the Reality of the Media Freedom Act

Protecting the Press? EU Law Says Spyware Is Fine If “Justified”

Swedish State Funds Fuel Soros-Backed Journalism

Journalism Is Dead. Hello, Content Creators

Spain’s New Media Law Sparks Fears of Censorship and State Control

“If we don’t stop this disastrous development, Germany will end in a left-green dictatorship of wokeness”: An Interview with David Bendels

Julian Assange To Begin New Chapter Following Release From Prison

Swedish TV Tried To Infiltrate MEP’s Brussels Office

Are Media Outlets Reporting News… Or Causing It?

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