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Now playing Next Europe News New EU law will shield journalists from spyware and state interference The Media Freedom Act will prevent governments from spying on journalists and influencing editorial decisions. 16/09/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News MEPs denounce fresh reports of migrant pushbacks in Greece MEPs on the Civil Liberties Committee are calling on the Commission to ensure that the rule of law is respected at the bloc's external border. 16/06/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News EU proposes law to combat 'gag orders' on journalists and activists Press freedom activists have welcomed the move as a "first step". 27/04/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News Brussels bids to make online political adverts more transparent Big tech companies would have to reveal what data was used and refrain from using sensitive data to target people with political ads. 25/11/2021