🔴 The report highlights attacks, intimidation, arbitrary detentions of journalists and impunity for perpetrators, and uses data from @casecoalition.bsky.social.
More 👉 rfom.osce.org/representati...
🔴 The report highlights attacks, intimidation, arbitrary detentions of journalists and impunity for perpetrators, and uses data from @casecoalition.bsky.social.
More 👉 rfom.osce.org/representati...
🧑⚖️ It's a SLAPP! A judge has ruled in favour of the defendant in the abusive lawsuit launched by Joost Debucquoy, flagged by the CASE in September, referring explicitly to SLAPPs in his judgement.
👀👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/its-a...
🧑⚖️ It's a SLAPP! A judge has ruled in favour of the defendant in the abusive lawsuit launched by Joost Debucquoy, flagged by the CASE in September, referring explicitly to SLAPPs in his judgement.
👀👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/its-a...
🌍 Join our @europe-calling.bsky.social webinar w/ @greenpeace.org tomorrow to build solidarity and learn how we can resist together.
📝 Sign up: eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🌍 Join our @europe-calling.bsky.social webinar w/ @greenpeace.org tomorrow to build solidarity and learn how we can resist together.
📝 Sign up: eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Her fight for truth lives on, but so does the threat of SLAPPs, used to silence reporters across Europe.
We continue to work with the @daphne.foundation to #StopSLAPPs and protect press freedom.
#JusticeForDaphne
Her fight for truth lives on, but so does the threat of SLAPPs, used to silence reporters across Europe.
We continue to work with the @daphne.foundation to #StopSLAPPs and protect press freedom.
#JusticeForDaphne
🤔 Why debate when you can silence with a lawsuit?
Stella O’Malley and her organisation Genspect are doing just this in threatening to sue fellow psychotherapist Leonie O’Dowd over an article in the Irish Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy.
👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/slapp...
🤔 Why debate when you can silence with a lawsuit?
Stella O’Malley and her organisation Genspect are doing just this in threatening to sue fellow psychotherapist Leonie O’Dowd over an article in the Irish Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy.
👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/slapp...
Energy company TAQA has SLAPP-ed a former employee after he refused to participate in practices he believed violated labour and immigration law.
Their cease-and-desist letter sought to prohibit the target from discussing the matter, even “in private.”
www.the-case.eu/latest/from-...
Energy company TAQA has SLAPP-ed a former employee after he refused to participate in practices he believed violated labour and immigration law.
Their cease-and-desist letter sought to prohibit the target from discussing the matter, even “in private.”
www.the-case.eu/latest/from-...
The multi-million company is demanding the defenders pay €2 million for “reputational damage.”
www.the-case.eu/latest/its-a...
The multi-million company is demanding the defenders pay €2 million for “reputational damage.”
www.the-case.eu/latest/its-a...
A right that cannot be safely exercised is no right at all.
European countries have 6 months to implement the EU anti-SLAPP law - we urge them to get it right!
#StopSLAPPs
A right that cannot be safely exercised is no right at all.
European countries have 6 months to implement the EU anti-SLAPP law - we urge them to get it right!
#StopSLAPPs
#StopSLAPPs
#StopSLAPPs
🚨 @casecoalition.bsky.social officially recognises Joost Debucquoy’s €1.2M lawsuit against non-profit groups Samen Sterk ! & Erfpacht as a SLAPP – designed to silence those exposing the injustice of his family’s real estate schemes.
👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/its-a...
#StopSLAPPs
🚨 @casecoalition.bsky.social officially recognises Joost Debucquoy’s €1.2M lawsuit against non-profit groups Samen Sterk ! & Erfpacht as a SLAPP – designed to silence those exposing the injustice of his family’s real estate schemes.
👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/its-a...
#StopSLAPPs
Developed by @ecpmf.bsky.social & @casecoalition.bsky.social, the tool shows how countries across Europe are rolling out anti-SLAPP protections – where progress is happening, where it’s stalled, and where more work is needed.
👉 Go to: slapp-monitor.eu
Developed by @ecpmf.bsky.social & @casecoalition.bsky.social, the tool shows how countries across Europe are rolling out anti-SLAPP protections – where progress is happening, where it’s stalled, and where more work is needed.
👉 Go to: slapp-monitor.eu
There’s a growing movement ready to expose those using bully lawsuits.
▶️ Watch oil giant ENI receive the highly coveted SLAPP Addict of the Year Award 🏆👇
#StopSLAPPs #EuropeanSLAPPContest
There’s a growing movement ready to expose those using bully lawsuits.
▶️ Watch oil giant ENI receive the highly coveted SLAPP Addict of the Year Award 🏆👇
#StopSLAPPs #EuropeanSLAPPContest
On July 2nd, over 50 organisations in 17 countries participated in a European Day of Action against SLAPPs, calling on governments to protect us from oligarchs, tech bros and all those weaponising the law to silence those speaking out in the public good.
Check it out 👇
On July 2nd, over 50 organisations in 17 countries participated in a European Day of Action against SLAPPs, calling on governments to protect us from oligarchs, tech bros and all those weaponising the law to silence those speaking out in the public good.
Check it out 👇
ET's bully lawsuit aims to punish solidarity with the indigenous led Standing Rock movement.
40+ orgs across Europe say: #HandsOffOurSpeech
#StopSLAPPs #TimeToResist
ET's bully lawsuit aims to punish solidarity with the indigenous led Standing Rock movement.
40+ orgs across Europe say: #HandsOffOurSpeech
#StopSLAPPs #TimeToResist
Today, climate activist Michele Giuli goes on trial for "aggravated defamation" for statements made about the company.
Speaking out in the public interest is not a crime.
Solidarity with Michele.
#StopSLAPPs @balcanicaucaso.org
Today, climate activist Michele Giuli goes on trial for "aggravated defamation" for statements made about the company.
Speaking out in the public interest is not a crime.
Solidarity with Michele.
#StopSLAPPs @balcanicaucaso.org
⚠️ The case bears all the hallmarks of a SLAPP and raises serious concerns for free speech
The CASE & @balcanicaucaso.org stand with Daniele
#StopSLAPPs
⚠️ The case bears all the hallmarks of a SLAPP and raises serious concerns for free speech
The CASE & @balcanicaucaso.org stand with Daniele
#StopSLAPPs
Join @casecoalition.bsky.social, @unhumanrights.bsky.social & @coe.int to discuss responses and explore next steps
📅 5 May | 14:00–16:00
📍Press Club Brussels Europe
📝 Register by 30 April: shorturl.at/4rs76
#WorldPressFreedomDay
Join @casecoalition.bsky.social, @unhumanrights.bsky.social & @coe.int to discuss responses and explore next steps
📅 5 May | 14:00–16:00
📍Press Club Brussels Europe
📝 Register by 30 April: shorturl.at/4rs76
#WorldPressFreedomDay
🗞️ If you couldn't watch live or attend in person, relive the highlights and discover the winners here 👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/from-...
#StopSLAPPs
🗞️ If you couldn't watch live or attend in person, relive the highlights and discover the winners here 👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/from-...
#StopSLAPPs
🎉 Aleksandar Šapić, Mayor of Belgrade!
Šapić sued BIRN Network journalists for emotional distress after they revealed he failed to declare an €820K villa... we hope this award is a comfort!
#StopSLAPPs
🎉 Aleksandar Šapić, Mayor of Belgrade!
Šapić sued BIRN Network journalists for emotional distress after they revealed he failed to declare an €820K villa... we hope this award is a comfort!
#StopSLAPPs
💸🏆 The oil giant has sued multiple journalists & NGOs—including Greenpeace Italia, Greenpeace Nederlands & ReCommon—for exposing its climate & corruption scandals.
Can ENI keep it up in 2025!?
#EuropeanSLAPPContest
💸🏆 The oil giant has sued multiple journalists & NGOs—including Greenpeace Italia, Greenpeace Nederlands & ReCommon—for exposing its climate & corruption scandals.
Can ENI keep it up in 2025!?
#EuropeanSLAPPContest
The oil giant sued Greenpeace over $600M for its involvement in oil pipeline protests—a historic SLAPP whose shockwaves are certain to make climate critics everywhere think twice! 👏
#WeWillNotBeSilenced #EuropeanSLAPPContest
The oil giant sued Greenpeace over $600M for its involvement in oil pipeline protests—a historic SLAPP whose shockwaves are certain to make climate critics everywhere think twice! 👏
#WeWillNotBeSilenced #EuropeanSLAPPContest
🎉 The UK-based cosmetic surgery firm has threatened patients who complained about their procedures with fines and even imprisonment!
Truly impressive work 👏
#EuropeanSLAPPContest
🎉 The UK-based cosmetic surgery firm has threatened patients who complained about their procedures with fines and even imprisonment!
Truly impressive work 👏
#EuropeanSLAPPContest
Despite losing several cases, the French Minister of Culture keeps suing journalists who investigate her ties to foreign governments & business deals 🧐
Now that's commitment to a cause!
#EuropeanSLAPPContest
Despite losing several cases, the French Minister of Culture keeps suing journalists who investigate her ties to foreign governments & business deals 🧐
Now that's commitment to a cause!
#EuropeanSLAPPContest
👏 Clean Tech International
🤯 Iconic: The agri-waste burning company is trying to sue locals €20M after they challenged its pollution permits, even blocking them from selling their own homes!
#EuropeanSLAPPContest
👏 Clean Tech International
🤯 Iconic: The agri-waste burning company is trying to sue locals €20M after they challenged its pollution permits, even blocking them from selling their own homes!
#EuropeanSLAPPContest