Censorship in the European Union

European Union governing bodies have the power to regulate certain types of speech in member countries. == Legal landscape == Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union protects freedom of expression, and "the freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers." The exercise of these freedoms may be subject to restrictions or penalties "as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary." If an actor is affiliated with a foreign state, it additionally cannot invoke protection under the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

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Censorship in the European Union

European Union governing bodies have the power to regulate certain types of speech in member countries. == Legal landscape == Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union protects freedom of expression, and "the freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers." The exercise of these freedoms may be subject to restrictions or penalties "as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary." If an actor is affiliated with a foreign state, it additionally cannot invoke protection under the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

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