Censorship in the EU? It’s More Common Than You Think

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Think Censorship Doesn’t Happen Here?

Europe is supposed to be a beacon of press freedom. But the truth is, many journalists here face threats, not protection.

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The Playbook of Press Suppression

When the story gets uncomfortable, institutions respond. Not with answers
but with pressure.

Denis LOMME

Step 1: Sue Them Into Silence

Strategic lawsuits (SLAPPs) are used to exhaust time, money, and morale—long before a word is proven false.

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Step 2: Spy On Their Sources

Journalists and sources have been surveilled—sometimes illegally. The goal: fear, self-censorship, and control.

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Step 3: Cut Their Lifeline

Public broadcasters and media projects lose funding when they cross invisible lines. Independence becomes impossible.

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