EC says Italy should implement defamation reform, make more efforts on press freedom

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 17 - The European Commission said Friday Italy should implement reform of its defamation laws to make it harder to file frivolous and vexatious libel suits and should make more efforts to boost press freedom. "No progress has been made in the legislative process regarding the defamation reform, the protection of professional secrecy, and journalistic sources. Therefore, Italy is recommended to advance the reform while guaranteeing press freedom, taking into account European...

By ANSA