Media freedom and pluralism in the EU
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Author
Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (European Commission)
Date
2022-12-13Subject headings
Information policy ; Information technology ; TelecommunicationsAbstract
Free media are a key pillar of every democracy and they are essential for a healthy market economy. On a global scale, the European Union remains a stronghold for free media, setting a standard as a democratic continent. Yet, there are increasingly worrying trends. Building on past efforts, the Commission has taken a number of measures to protect media freedom and pluralism in the EU.