EU Parliament votes to protect media freedom and limit spying on reporters
The Media Freedom Act - first proposed by the EU executive in September 2022 - was overwhelmingly adopted on Wednesday with 464 votes in favour, 92 against and 65 abstentions. The Act will oblige EU governments to better protect media against malign interference and limit the use of spyware against journalists. Outlets will also have to transparently disclose information about ownership, funding and state advertising. A bespoke EU body, called the European Board for Media Services, will be established to oversee the implementation of the laws. Widespread disinformation, lack of transparency on...