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France 24 Reports Italy Leads Europe in Journalists Under Police Protection

The broadcaster said threats and intimidation affect Italian journalism, while European Union measures to protect press freedom are slow to take effect.

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A journalist carrying a press camera walks beside police on a street in Rome, Italy. (AI-generated image / EconoTimes)
A journalist carrying a press camera walks beside police on a street in Rome, Italy. (AI-generated image / EconoTimes)

France 24 said Monday that Italy leads Europe in the number of reporters receiving police protection and described journalism there as exposed to intimidation and threats.

The broadcaster also said European Union measures intended to defend press freedom have been slow to take effect.

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