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Recent articles in Europe & Central Asia

Concerns about transposition of European anti-SLAPP directive in the Netherlands

Signatory organisations, IFEX among them, stress that the draft implementation act does not provide sufficient safeguards to protect journalists from SLAPP cases, and therefore call for stronger and more effective measures.

ECtHR finds that Russia’s “foreign agents” law violates right to free expression

“This decision brings attention to the problematic nature of foreign agent-style laws, which are proliferating as governments, including those of Georgia and Turkey, attempt to stifle criticism” – ARTICLE 19

Trump’s election win should prompt Europe to better protect journalists

“Trump’s anti-press rhetoric has already prompted many of his admirers, around the world and in Europe, to retaliate against the media. With Donald J. Trump back in the White House, they will feel even more empowered to harass the press” – EFJ