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Nouveau texte de la page, après la modification (new_wikitext) | <br>By Toby Sterling<br> <br>AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - The main Dutch journalists' union on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging the European Union's ban on Russian state-backed media [https://www.dict.cc/?s=outlets outlets] as a violation of [https://www.change.org/search?q=European%20citizens%27 European citizens'] own rights to freedom of information.<br> <br>The EU issued sweeping restrictions on the distribution of Russia Today and Sputnik in Europe on March 2 as part of sanctions against Moscow, arguing that they produced propaganda used to justify and support the invasion of Ukraine.<br> <br>The Dutch lawsuit, filed at the EU's Court of Justice, did not endorse the content produced by the Russian organizations or say that European broadcasters should carry them.<br> <br>Rather, it said the ban was [https://www.fool.com/search/solr.aspx?q=overly%20broad overly broad] and that allowing politicians to enact censorship policies overnight is wrong in principle.<br> <br>"If you're talking about sanctions, then the idea is to punish Russia," said Thomas Bruning of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten (NVJ).<br> <br>"But in fact you're punishing the European people, by not treating them like adults and not giving them the possibility to access information."<br> <br>He said that allowing the ban to go unchallenged could set a precedent for banning other politicized news outlets.<br> <br>"We all feel that disinformation is a serious problem of our times.<br><br> Censorship is an easy answer, but it's not the right answer."<br> <br>The ban, which was decided by European political leaders in the European Council, covers "all means for transmission and distribution" of the [https://www.wired.com/search/?q=Russian Russian] outlets, including cable, satellite, television, internet platforms, websites and apps.<br> <br>The NVJ lawsuit is also backed by several Dutch internet providers and by online liberties group Bits of Freedom, known for its net neutrality campaigns.<br> <br>The EU decision cited worries that [https://www.rtnewstoday.com/ RT News Today] and Sputnik could destabilize Europe, but was "exceptionally vague" said Bits of Freedom expert Rejo Zenger in a blog post on the lawsuit.<br> <br>"It's not clear what exactly has to be blocked, who must do the blocking, or how long the blockade should last."<br> <br>"If a decision like this is really needed then the motivation should be much better explained, and vetted by an independent judge. |
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+<br>By Toby Sterling<br> <br>AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - The main Dutch journalists' union on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging the European Union's ban on Russian state-backed media [https://www.dict.cc/?s=outlets outlets] as a violation of [https://www.change.org/search?q=European%20citizens%27 European citizens'] own rights to freedom of information.<br> <br>The EU issued sweeping restrictions on the distribution of Russia Today and Sputnik in Europe on March 2 as part of sanctions against Moscow, arguing that they produced propaganda used to justify and support the invasion of Ukraine.<br> <br>The Dutch lawsuit, filed at the EU's Court of Justice, did not endorse the content produced by the Russian organizations or say that European broadcasters should carry them.<br> <br>Rather, it said the ban was [https://www.fool.com/search/solr.aspx?q=overly%20broad overly broad] and that allowing politicians to enact censorship policies overnight is wrong in principle.<br> <br>"If you're talking about sanctions, then the idea is to punish Russia," said Thomas Bruning of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten (NVJ).<br> <br>"But in fact you're punishing the European people, by not treating them like adults and not giving them the possibility to access information."<br> <br>He said that allowing the ban to go unchallenged could set a precedent for banning other politicized news outlets.<br> <br>"We all feel that disinformation is a serious problem of our times.<br><br> Censorship is an easy answer, but it's not the right answer."<br> <br>The ban, which was decided by European political leaders in the European Council, covers "all means for transmission and distribution" of the [https://www.wired.com/search/?q=Russian Russian] outlets, including cable, satellite, television, internet platforms, websites and apps.<br> <br>The NVJ lawsuit is also backed by several Dutch internet providers and by online liberties group Bits of Freedom, known for its net neutrality campaigns.<br> <br>The EU decision cited worries that [https://www.rtnewstoday.com/ RT News Today] and Sputnik could destabilize Europe, but was "exceptionally vague" said Bits of Freedom expert Rejo Zenger in a blog post on the lawsuit.<br> <br>"It's not clear what exactly has to be blocked, who must do the blocking, or how long the blockade should last."<br> <br>"If a decision like this is really needed then the motivation should be much better explained, and vetted by an independent judge.
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Lignes ajoutées lors de la modification (added_lines) | <br>By Toby Sterling<br> <br>AMSTERDAM, May 25 (Reuters) - The main Dutch journalists' union on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging the European Union's ban on Russian state-backed media [https://www.dict.cc/?s=outlets outlets] as a violation of [https://www.change.org/search?q=European%20citizens%27 European citizens'] own rights to freedom of information.<br> <br>The EU issued sweeping restrictions on the distribution of Russia Today and Sputnik in Europe on March 2 as part of sanctions against Moscow, arguing that they produced propaganda used to justify and support the invasion of Ukraine.<br> <br>The Dutch lawsuit, filed at the EU's Court of Justice, did not endorse the content produced by the Russian organizations or say that European broadcasters should carry them.<br> <br>Rather, it said the ban was [https://www.fool.com/search/solr.aspx?q=overly%20broad overly broad] and that allowing politicians to enact censorship policies overnight is wrong in principle.<br> <br>"If you're talking about sanctions, then the idea is to punish Russia," said Thomas Bruning of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten (NVJ).<br> <br>"But in fact you're punishing the European people, by not treating them like adults and not giving them the possibility to access information."<br> <br>He said that allowing the ban to go unchallenged could set a precedent for banning other politicized news outlets.<br> <br>"We all feel that disinformation is a serious problem of our times.<br><br> Censorship is an easy answer, but it's not the right answer."<br> <br>The ban, which was decided by European political leaders in the European Council, covers "all means for transmission and distribution" of the [https://www.wired.com/search/?q=Russian Russian] outlets, including cable, satellite, television, internet platforms, websites and apps.<br> <br>The NVJ lawsuit is also backed by several Dutch internet providers and by online liberties group Bits of Freedom, known for its net neutrality campaigns.<br> <br>The EU decision cited worries that [https://www.rtnewstoday.com/ RT News Today] and Sputnik could destabilize Europe, but was "exceptionally vague" said Bits of Freedom expert Rejo Zenger in a blog post on the lawsuit.<br> <br>"It's not clear what exactly has to be blocked, who must do the blocking, or how long the blockade should last."<br> <br>"If a decision like this is really needed then the motivation should be much better explained, and vetted by an independent judge.
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