Freedom of the Press 2007: Germany

Of those surveyed for the study, one third were facing claims of between €100,000 and €500,000. One in five journalists who have faced SLAPPs said they would avoid covering similar topics in their future articles.

Titled ‘Political neutrality of state-supported organisations’, the inquiry targets some of the most prominent organisations working in democracy, advocacy, environmental justice, animal rights, and non-profit journalism.

“The policeman suddenly attacked me from behind. He punched me twice in the face before pushing me to the ground with his knee behind my back. I kept shouting that I was a journalist” – Ignacio Rosaslanda