No democracy without press freedom.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we stand together to defend the fundamental right to press freedom and media independence – and to honour those who have sacrificed their lives to bring us the truth.

But we don't just pay lip service to this ideal. With the European Media Freedom Act, the #DSA and the fight against SLAPPs, we're committed to protecting media professionals.

Let's promote a society where the free flow of information is valued and defended.