Fundamental rights conference: Freedom of expression, a cornerstone of democracy – listening and communicating in a diverse Europe, Paris, 8-9 December 2008

The EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), on 8-9 Decemebr 2008, held its first Fundamental Rights Conference in Paris. Co-organised by FRA and the French Ministry of Justice as part of the French Presidency of the EU, the conference examined the effectiveness of policies and action related to freedom of expression, such as those on hate speech, the impact and development of new media, access to information and the challenge of cultural diversity for the media.

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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights: Fundamental Rights Conference: Background note, December 2008 http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/material/pub/general/FRC-08backgroundnote_en.pdf

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights: Media Release, 8.12.08 http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/media/archive/2008-releases/news_08122008_en.htm

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