Activities of Elżbieta KRUK related to 2020/2009(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Strengthening media freedom: the protection of journalists in Europe, hate speech, disinformation and the role of platforms (short presentation)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news, reinstate a climate ofHighlights that news media is a critical public good which is holding those in power accountable and enables individuals to make informed decisions; stresses, therefore, that people's access to information and quality journalism is of paramount importance; considers that in order to fight against disinformation and political propaganda, increase trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes, a sector-specific comprehensive strategy is needed, based inter alia on which entails equitable access to trustworthy information sources, support and strengthening of independent media and quality journalism, including reinvigorating local news ecosystems, as well as improvement of media and information literacy, and aimed at empowering citizens to identify news sources and critically assess media content and, understanding the difference between editorial and commercial content, and to recognise the difference between opinion and fact;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that media itself can and must play an important role in promoting media literacy;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines its view that non- discriminatory, comprehensive and balanced media coverage is essential to a free and well-informed society in Europe; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote an inclusive media sphere in which more women, migrants and refugees, as well as members of LGBTI+ communities and people with disabilities, occupy creative and decision- making positions, which would in turn contribute to the reduction of stereotypes in media;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Highlights the need to increase responsibilities and update liability framework for online platforms; considers that providing access for media companies to relevant data (i.e. audience reach and advertising data) from market dominant platforms is crucial to help prevent unfair competition; stresses, however, that any new obligations on platforms should be proportional to their market share and financial capacity in order to help even the level playing field and promote competition instead of stifling it;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that national, including regional and local media, and in particular public service media, have an important responsibility to adequately reflect the cultural, linguistic, social and political diversity and to inform citizens extensively about all topics that are relevant to their everyday lives, including independent and critical coverage of EU policies and newaffairs.
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Opposes regulations empowering censorship as well as laws enabling governments, public authorities and media platforms to decide which information is accurate and which is considered fake news; stresses that media literacy is a competency that empowers citizens, therefore encourages Member States to strengthen media literacy and promote educational initiatives, in order to provide adequate tools and to promote the use of common sense and critical thinking in assessing media content and recognising the difference between accurate information and fake news;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses that journalists and media organisations have a responsibility to shape opinion and public discourse as well as to provide independent and balanced content and that they should commit to the pursuit of evidence-based journalism; calls for media independence and transparency, and urges the Member States to abstain from censorship and involvement in editorial decisions;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Stresses that public media has a duty to provide pluralism, to inform the public while reflecting cultural and political diversity; stresses that Member States need to guarantee the independence of public media from censorship and political pressure, and to prevent it from being used as a tool for propaganda and indoctrination;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Stresses that traditional media face challenges due to digitalisation in an evolving media landscape; calls on Member States to provide support to traditional media, ensuring they carry out their educational and cultural roles;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Stresses that whistleblowing is an essential part of investigative journalism; notes that journalists, when acting in the public interest, need to be subject to legal protection rather than legal prosecution; stresses that intimidating acts of aggression against journalists endangers freedom of expression; emphasises the particular importance of the protection of sources; calls on Member States to ensure that their legal frameworks and law- enforcement practices provide support, protection and assistance to journalists and media professionals;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6g. Calls on Member States and media organisations to guarantee that journalists can carry out their work to the highest standards by ensuring just and fair remunerations and good working conditions with continuous quality training for media professionals, both contractual and freelance;