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Gulf Press > World > The EU must act quickly to preserve Slovakia’s media
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The EU must act quickly to preserve Slovakia’s media

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Last updated: 2024/06/24 at 6:07 PM
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With the recent elections in Brussels causing a sense of uncertainty, Tom Gibson, the EU representative of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law as the new coalition government in Slovakia displays a hostile attitude towards the media. Slovakia’s new government seems to be taking inspiration from Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in controlling the media landscape to become a mouthpiece for the government. The media is now under threat in Slovakia, with attacks on journalists on the rise. The EU must intervene to prevent Slovakia from following Hungary’s path to media capture.

As the new coalition government in Slovakia attempts to bring the media under its control, independent journalists are being scapegoated by the authorities. Legislation has been passed to set up a public service broadcaster with increased political influence on management structures, leading to the dismissal of the current broadcaster’s director. This legislative push aims to control the press rapidly, as trust in traditional media diminishes. Social media-driven disinformation is on the rise, creating alternative information feeds for Slovaks. The authorities’ response to the shooting of Prime Minister Fico has been hostile towards journalists, further escalating fear and uncertainty in the journalist community.

The incremental attempts to restrict independent media in Slovakia come at a time when EU scrutiny is necessary. With the European elections just concluded and EU officials focused on future appointments, alliances, and the new political landscape, Slovakia risks drifting away from EU principles of the rule of law. Brussels must act creatively and diligently to prevent Slovakia from following Hungary’s path to a national information sphere. The European Commission should apply pressure on Facebook to address online attacks on journalists and harmful speech. Additionally, linking EU funds to upholding the rule of law in Slovakia could be a significant incentive for compliance.

The European Media Freedom Act and the EU’s recent law to protect media pluralism and independence could play a crucial role in defending press freedom in member states. The European Commission should also consider applying pressure on social media platforms like Facebook to address online attacks on journalists and spread of harmful content. By linking EU funds to upholding the rule of law in Slovakia, Brussels can send a strong message that press freedom is a non-negotiable aspect of democracy within the European Union. As Slovakia faces increasing threats to media freedom, decisive action from the EU is imperative to prevent further deterioration of press freedom in the country.

As the situation in Slovakia continues to deteriorate, the EU must act swiftly to protect media freedom in the country. By implementing measures such as linking EU funds to upholding the rule of law and applying pressure on social media platforms to address harmful content, Brussels can send a clear message that press freedom is a fundamental pillar of democracy within the European Union. The recent legislative efforts to control the press in Slovakia demonstrate the urgent need for intervention to prevent further erosion of media freedoms in the country. As the EU regroups after recent elections, upholding the rule of law must be a top priority to ensure the protection of journalistic integrity and freedom of the press in Slovakia and across the European Union.

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