The upcoming European Parliament elections and the selection of a new European Commission in June 2024 present an opportunity for the EU to reaffirm its commitment to freedom of expression and access to information. ARTICLE 19 highlights key priorities for the incoming Commission, advocating for an open, fair, and inclusive information environment. These priorities include implementing legislation like the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Artificial Intelligence Act (the AI Act), the Digital Services Act (DSA), the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), and the Anti-SLAPPs Directive, as well as promoting transparency in EU institutions. ARTICLE 19 emphasizes the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement, including civil society, in achieving these goals and looks forward to collaborating with the new Commission. Read more here.
Source: ARTICLE 19