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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.

Dutch MEP Calls for EU Parliament Spy Agency

Thomas O'Reilly February 23, 2024

Populists are understandably concerned such an organisation could be politicised to spy against them.

European Parliament Using TikTok During Election Despite EU’s Own Ban

Michael Curzon February 8, 2024

”It’s one thing to consider TikTok Chinese spyware and ban it. It’s another thing to tell yourself that you will use an evil tool for a good cause. To choose both is bizarre and hypocritical” says MEP.

EU Parliament Wants Further Spyware Investigation

Bridget Ryder October 30, 2023

Some MEPs think the Commission’s response has been insufficient.

EU’s Media Freedom Law Targets Poland and Hungary

Zoltán Kottász October 3, 2023

MEPs made no secret of their intentions when passing the law.

Von der Leyen’s Greek Holiday May Botch Pegasus Investigation

Thomas O'Reilly August 19, 2023

Von der Leyen has been accused of a lack of professionalism for holidaying with the Greek prime minister in Crete amid multiple investigations into the Greek government’s use of spyware against opponents and the recent train disaster in Tempi.

Spanish Ministers, Once Targets of Moroccan Spyware, Forgive and Forget

Thomas O'Reilly August 6, 2023

The questionable appearance of two Spanish ministers at a reception hosted by Morocco occurred after both their phones were hacked by Moroccan intelligence.

Israel Blocks Spain’s Spyware Investigation

Bridget Ryder July 11, 2023

Spain’s president is appearing more and more like the puppet of Morocco.

Israeli Drone Deal Tips Western Sahara Conflict in Morocco’s Favour

Thomas O'Reilly July 6, 2023

Morocco has been emboldened by a diplomatic boost after signing the Abraham Accords, complicating accusations made against Morocco of using Israeli-designed spy technology to meddle in European politics.

Tag: spyware

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”

Dutch MEP Calls for EU Parliament Spy Agency

European Parliament Using TikTok During Election Despite EU’s Own Ban

EU Parliament Wants Further Spyware Investigation

EU’s Media Freedom Law Targets Poland and Hungary

Von der Leyen’s Greek Holiday May Botch Pegasus Investigation

Spanish Ministers, Once Targets of Moroccan Spyware, Forgive and Forget

Israel Blocks Spain’s Spyware Investigation

Israeli Drone Deal Tips Western Sahara Conflict in Morocco’s Favour

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