The German government’s reform package undermines the Freedom of Information Act and attacks press freedom
Press-Freedom Organisations · 2026-07-03 · EU · verified record
Themes: Media & broadcasting · Online platforms
Ecosystems: EU Media Freedom Act
2026-07-08T13:19:17.668035+00:00 ECPMF is alarmed about the German government’s plans to reform the Freedom of Information Act (IFG). The proposed changes would make it considerably more difficult for journalists and civil society to access information about government activities. Access to free information is crucial for public interest journalism, and an important tool for investigative journalism. These changes increase the […] The post The German government’s reform package undermines the Freedom of Information Act and attacks press freedom appeared first on MFRR . https://www.mfrr.eu/th
2026-07-08T13:19:17.668035+00:00 ECPMF is alarmed about the German government’s plans to reform the Freedom of Information Act (IFG). The proposed changes would make it considerably more difficult for journalists and civil society to access information about government activities. Access to free in
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