SLAPP
CoE’s Recommendation represents a significant milestone in the fight against SLAPPs
The Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe (CASE), of which the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) is a member, issued a statement welcoming the adoption of the …
EFJ welcomes the adoption of the Anti-SLAPP Directive, expects Member States to measure up to the task
The European Parliament today adopted with an overwhelming majority (546 in favour, 47 against, 31 abstentions) the Anti-SLAPP Directive, …
Open letter: “We refuse to let the anti-SLAPP directive be a missed opportunity”
These provisions include first and foremost a strong early dismissal mechanism for all SLAPPs. If the Directive fails to …
EU Anti-SLAPP Initiative Encouraging: all eyes on Member States
Commenting on the need of the directive Vera Jourova, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency said: “It …
CASE coalition published new report on the nature and impact of SLAPPs in Europe
The first-ever comprehensive study aims to identify the scale, nature, and impact of SLAPPs in Europe. Initiated by wealthy …
Cascade of Frivolous Lawsuits Endangers Top Serbian Investigative Journalism Outlet KRIK
Operating in a country where journalists are subjected to almost daily attacks from the ruling elite and pro-government media, …
MEPs expand scope of protection against SLAPP law suits
“The committees agreed to include in the scope of protection media organisations, publishers, human rights and environmental activists next …
Tabloid Kurir, known to be close to the government, is suing independent media and one NGO claiming damages of close to 100 000 Euros
The plaintiff has selected Commercial Court, which seldom hears cases against media on the basis that “the subject of …