BRUSSELS – Freedom of Information (FOI) requests have potential as one of the most powerful investigative tools for journalists covering the European Union. That’s despite delays, redactions and barriers to accessing official documents.
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Journalists Raise Brussels Alarm Over Euronews Owner’s Balkan Media Expansion
BRUSSELS — The European Board for Media Services will review the acquisition of Adria News Network (ANN) by Alpac Capital, the investment firm that owns Euronews. The network includes major news outlets in Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia. Alpac Capital Chief Executive and Euronews Board Chair Pedro Vargas David rejects.
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EU’s €1.25bn Journalism Fund Sparks Fears of Political Influence
Media groups warn that the European Parliament’s €1.25bn journalism fund risks embedding political narratives into EU media support schemes and undermining editorial independence.