MCC - European Studies

European Union Law

European Media Freedom Act: Legally Flawed, Politically Dangerous

Budapest
This investigation examines the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), adopted on 7 May 2024, focusing on its implications for media pluralism, national sovereignty, and the potential politicization of its legislative framework. By analyzing the legal and cultural ramifications of transferring competence to the EU under single market provisions, it critically assesses the act's impact on the press and media landscape across Member States.

Freedom of Conscience and European Union Law: Legal Ambiguity in Service of Ideological Clarity?

Budapest
This paper examines the tension between the EU's legal frameworks and the protection of freedom of conscience, focusing on the Digital Services Act (DSA). It highlights the vagueness of legal definitions and potential ideological influences, showing how these ambiguities may threaten this fundamental right, extending beyond the EU's intended scope.