Audiovisual Service - President Ursula von der Leyen on the freedom of the media (SOTEU 2021)

President Ursula von der Leyen on the freedom of the media (SOTEU 2021)

Media companies cannot be treated as just another business. Their independence is essential. Europe needs a law that safeguards this independence – and the Commission will deliver a Media Freedom Act in the next year. Defending media freedom means defending our democracy.

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ID I-211281

Date 15/09/2021

Duration 00:00

Languages INT/EN

Category Social Media Clip

Tags Freedom of the press DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology (2012- ) State of the European Union Address See more

Institution European Commission