The fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic peaked in Hungary at the end of January 2022.

In March 2022, accelerated by the emergence of coronavirus variant BA.2, the coronavirus spread rapidly throughout Europe.

What is a propagandist, and how does a propagandist operate? It has become almost impossible not to see propaganda, but sometimes we may struggle to identify it, and those responsible for it.

On 5th January 2022, the Lithuanian government decided against extending the state of emergency on the border with Belarus.

Why is freedom of speech important? Why is it a core principle in a democracy? How is it being threatened? How do we protect it?

Growing political pressure, high concentration of ownership, smears and abusive lawsuits against journalists, lack of oversight on public service media: we collected evidence to see why media freedom is in decline in Europe.

With Russia’s propaganda machine in full swing, we are seeing first hand the devastating consequences of allowing free media to fall under government control.

A free media system is indispensable to democracy. Yet in many EU countries, this fundamental pillar is crumbling under the weight of government capture and threats. Here are Liberties’ recommendations to the EU to defend free media.

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Algorithmic decision-making (ADM) is swiftly changing our societies. But does it hold up its promise of objectivity, or in the end do more harm than good?