Europe’s Free Press on Trial: SLAPPs and the Fight for Media Freedom
28 April 2026 Media independence Ludovica Avalle 7 min
Press freedom is one of the founding pillars of democracy: when it is threatened, democratic life suffers. Across Europe, journalistic freedom is under pressure, not only from political actors but also from economic and legal mechanisms that limit what the media can investigate and say. Non‑governmental organisations such as Reporters Without Borders and Freedom House, which regularly monitor these threats and advocate for journalistic freedom, have highlighted the spread of SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) across the EU, especially in countries like Italy.
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