New 7amleh report examines the online suppression of pro-Palestine solidarity across Europe
“The suppression of pro-Palestine expression across Europe is part of a broader pattern in which platform policies, state pressure, and legal frameworks combine to restrict legitimate speech and access to information” – 7amleh.
Italy: Acquittal of writer and journalist Roberto Saviano sets landmark ruling for press freedom
Several groups said the case reflects broader patterns in which legal action is used to deter scrutiny and silence critical voices.
Italy: Journalist must not be liable for third-party social media comments
ARTICLE 19 said that by imposing liability for third-party comments, lower courts restricted freedom of expression online.
Italy: EFJ condemns firing of journalist who asked Israel-Gaza question
Gabriele Nunziati was dropped by Agenzia Nova news agency after asking an EC spokeswoman about Israel’s responsibility for the reconstruction of Gaza.
Italy: Car bomb attack on journalist Sigfrido Ranucci rings alarm for media freedom
Ranucci is a longtime host of a TV show known for its reporting on corruption and organised crime. In recent years, he has been the target of numerous threats.
Click, Load, Kill: Examining the cyberweapon industry in the WANA region
A new SMEX report exposes how commercial spyware vendors empower authoritarian regimes to target dissidents and journalists, urging urgent protections for privacy and stronger accountability measures.
Rights groups urge EC to call for repeal of Italy’s Security Decree
“The newly adopted Security Decree introduces severe and disproportionate restrictions on the right to peaceful assembly and expression. It introduces punitive measures that risk criminalising legitimate forms of dissent and protest”.
Italy: Spotlight on threats against environmental journalists
A new case study reveals statistical data on attacks against environmental journalists in the Italy, documenting 114 cases between 2011 and 2025. These cases likely represent only a fraction of the real number.
The harassment of Chinese-Australian artist, political cartoonist and activist Badiucao must end
IFEX joins the more than 40 organisations from around the world who are standing in solidarity with the award-winning cartoonist.
Italy: Security bill threatens freedom of expression and right to protest
The bill would introduce several new offences, and increases the penalties for those participating in unauthorised acts of peaceful civil disobedience, including prison sentences of up to seven years for individuals who block traffic.
EMFA: Seven EU member states want to legalise spying on journalists
A recent report shows that France, Italy, Malta, Greece, Cyprus, Sweden, and Finland want to legalise spying on journalists in the event of a threat to national security.
Italy: Roberto Saviano’s conviction a major blow to free expression
On 12 October 2023, the Criminal Court of Rome convicted journalist Roberto Saviano of criminal defamation in a case that was initiated by Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.
Italy: Thorough investigation required after arson attack on car of journalist Rossella Puccio
CCTV footage showed a man approach Puccio’s empty vehicle, pour a flammable liquid over it and set it on fire. This is not the first time that the journalist has been targeted.
Italy: Free expression groups call on politicians to take a stand against SLAPPs
“The use of SLAPPs is widespread in Italy. The legal tool most commonly employed to instigate SLAPP cases is defamation, both civil and criminal. However, the right to privacy and the right to be forgotten are also misused to prevent the disclosure of inconvenient information.”