New media laws 2023: The new rules of the game

In October 2023, the National Assembly adopted two new and long-awaited laws: the Law on Public Information and Media and the Law on Electronic Media. The European Commission received positive assessments of the new legal solutions, which are expected to produce positive effects on the media scene and freedom of expression. However, parts of civil society expressed concern about certain segments of the new laws.

Does the new Law on Public Information and Media enable the improvement of the labour law status of journalists? What awaits us in terms of the transparency of spending public funds? How will the new Law on Electronic Media affect the future composition and functioning of REM? How does the new law limit official campaigns? What remains controversial, and what parts of civil society objected to the new laws?

Find out in the new CEP infographic.

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