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How EU countries spy on their citizens
Viktor Orban’s regime secretly purchased the Pegasus spyware, commonly used by governments on journalists, activists, and political opponents. The same spyware was used extensively in Poland to keep tabs on lawyers and prosecutors. The software, produced by the Israeli NSO Group, is the focus of a special investigation committee.
Public Information Requests in Europe: Transparency Delayed is Not Transparency at All
In practice, compliance with transparency laws in Europe is worse due to lack of resources, arbitrary application of limits or lack of enforceability by administrations.
Spying on journalists justified by “national security”?
EU governments want to allow state surveillance of journalists and their interlocutors, including the use of spyware, if security authorities deem it necessary.
2023 World Press Freedom Index: Journalism under a threat
The 21st edition of World Press Freedom Index, a major industry report prepared by the Reporters without Borders and published on May 3rd leaves no illusions: technology is threatening journalism and feeding the fake content industry, while the media freedom drop is getting even more dramatic worldwide in comparison with last year.
Public concern over media independence in V4 region is growing
IPI: Independent media in Hungary face increasing hostility over funding sources
Atlatszo journalists respond to accusations of treason published in pro-government newspaper
