Turkey: MFRR Open Letter Urges EU to Act Against Threat to Freedoms in Proposed 'Agent of Influence' Bill
December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 11 (TNScapv) -- The European Federation of Journalists issued the following joint letter on Dec. 10, 2024, with 55 organizations:
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The proposed "agent of influence" bill under consideration by the Turkish Parliament poses a serious threat to fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, press freedom, and the public's right to information.
With vague language and harsh penalties, the bill risks being weaponize . . .
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The proposed "agent of influence" bill under consideration by the Turkish Parliament poses a serious threat to fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, press freedom, and the public's right to information.
With vague language and harsh penalties, the bill risks being weaponize . . .