Was officially established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, May 3 World Magazine Independence Day. This date was determined to commemorate the Windhog (Namibia) report of May 3, 1991, a document by African journalists on the importance of policies in defending the freedom of the press, pluralism and the freedom of the media.
This anniversary gains a basic value in this historical period, in which journalism in the world It seems more and more threatening Controls and censorship.
“A free press is the best shield of democracy. On World Press Freedom Day, But Every Day, “said the president of the European Parliament Roberta Metzola.
Vice President of the European Parliament, Sabin Verhein and the Chairman of the Cultural and Education Authority, and Nela Rail, who underscore the key role in the independent newspaper, echoed his appeal.
EMFA will be fully practiced in August 2025
“Any democratic society is essential for independent, independent and different magazine. However, it is still threatened – even in some EU member states – cannot function without democracy.European Law on Media Liberty .
“EMFA refers to a historic mile Protect journalists Political interference and economic pressures. But now these protections should be used seriously, ”he added.
The first rules have been officially implemented. The most important parts of the law are used until August 8, 2025, which will indicate an important step to strengthen the freedom of the media throughout the European Union. For his part, Rile warned the dangers MisinformEspecially on the Internet.
“Quality magazine competes with instructions on social networking sites for our attention. To reduce the spread of harmful misinformation, the European Union begins Regulate digital sites, But we need to improve media literacy, ensure that people are approaching faithful information and provide education on media consumption, “he said.
“When handling information becomes a weapon, strengthening and protecting people – especially Make work environments safe for independent newspapersWith the conditions that can live, a European support and security infrastructure against persecution, ”he concluded.
The role of AI in the media
This day is also the opportunity to reflect hot problems such as the role of artificial intelligence in the freedom of the press.
On May 3, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Congress of the Congress of Local and Regional Powers asked melani Lebaldier officials Increase the benefits of address The application of AI in the media.
“At the time of the collapse of the local and regional media due to the rise of social networks and global media sites, the creation of AI Research Journal and interesting content would be very valuable to the local and regional media. This may also publish the original reports,” Lebaldier says.
“However, the digital change of local and regional media continues Undermine the confidence in the local newspaper. There is limited evidence to train staff and journalists on the optimal use of AI and other new technologies in local and regional media. This has a direct impact on prosperity in the new digital environment and guarantees the quality of content in the modern local media, ”he said.
In Europe is at risk of freedom of freedom
On Friday, reporters without borders published the world classification of countries that are banned or censored. The following are a “The hardest world situation“: For the first time, the freedom of the press is at its lowest level.
According to the report, “physical occupations for journalists are the most visible violations of journalism”, but “economic pressure is also a serious and very insidious issue.”
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