![]() The proposed Directive covers SLAPPs in civil matters with cross-border implications. Strategic lawsuits against public participation, commonly known as ‘SLAPPs', are a particular form of harassment used primarily against journalists and human rights defenders to prevent or penalise speaking up on issues of public interest. On 27 April 2022, the European Commission started taking action to improve the protection of journalists and human rights defenders from abusive court proceedings. Funds and opportunities should be used as part of EU funds should be used to foster access to democratic participation and trust in democracy. ![]() measures to protect elections and electoral infrastructure against threats, including against cyber-attacksĮU structural funds should be used to fund civil society and build capacity and institutional/administrative infrastructure for civic engagement and political participation.setting up a new joint operational mechanism through the European Cooperation Network on Elections to support the deployment of joint expert teams and to work closely with the NIS (security of information systems) Cooperation Group to counter threats to electoral processes.proposing a revision of the Regulation on the funding of European political parties.proposing legislation to ensure greater transparency in the area of sponsored political content (‘political advertising’), accompanied by support measures and guidance for political parties and Member States.This means keeping elections free and fair, preserving open democratic debate, and updating digital safeguards. ![]() Safeguarding our European democracy requires more determined action to protect electoral processes. ![]()
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