Freedom of expression and Freedom of the press are threatened around the world. Attacks against media and journalists are attacks against democracy, against the freedom of all of us. Press freedom plays a crucial role in promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability. Free, diverse and independent media, both online and offline, are pillars of a pluralistic and open society, and they bear the great responsibility to guarantee checked and correct news to the public. EU legislation, policies and instruments have been designed to strengthen media freedom across the union and to improve transparency, credibility and diversity of information online.

Source: Daily Observer May 02, 2018 10:07 UTC