Freedom of the Media Regulation

I voted in favor of the report on the proposal for a regulation establishing a common framework for media services in the internal market (Freedom of the Media Regulation). This regulation aims to protect journalists, as well as the freedom and plurality of the media in the EU. The Greens/EFA Group has long fought for EU-wide rules that address certain issues, such as the high concentration of the media market, the fair allocation of state funding and the independence of public service media and national regulatory authorities. It is a victory against the oligarchs and autocrats who want to crush independent voices and subject them to their wishes. State ownership and its potential influence should be made public, which will help reduce political pressure on the press. Thanks to our efforts in the negotiations, we have included strong safeguards in the text regarding the protection of journalists' sources. However, the European Commission will need more effective instruments to be able to act against certain situations, such as Orban's propaganda machine.

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