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Highlights - Exchange of views on the World Press Freedom Day (3 May) - Subcommittee on Human Rights 20-04-2018 11:15 AM CEST World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. DROI takes this occasion as an opportunity to discuss the alarming situation concerning the freedom of media. According to a survey of Freedom House, only 13% of the world's population enjoy a free press – that is, a media environment where coverage of political news is robust, while safety of journalists is guaranteed, state intrusion in media affairs is minimal, and the press is not subject to onerous legal or economic pressures. Europe is confronted with challenges as well. Dismissing journalists for political motives and shutting down independent newspapers cannot be tolerated in democratic countries. We strongly condemn the brutal assassinations of investigative journalists that recently took place in Malta and Slovakia earlier this year and last year. The World Press Freedom Day commemorates, appreciates and celebrates those people who fight for our values of freedom of speech, human rights and democracy. We are proud to pay tribute to them with this exchange of views. 25 April 2018, p.m., meeting room ASP 3E2 Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP QUESTIONS? STAY CONNECTED  Contact Us | This email was sent on behalf of the European Parliament · Bât. Altiero Spinelli · 60 rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60 · B-1047 - Bruxelles/Brussels  · Belgium · Phone: +32(0)2 28 42111