David Casa, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Head of the Maltese European People's Party (EPP) Delegation, has reiterated his strong stance against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), calling them a direct threat to democracy, journalistic integrity, and freedom of expression. His recent comments come in the wake of the 2025 European SLAPP Contest, an annual event that publicly exposes entities and individuals using legal action to intimidate and silence journalists and civil society voices....

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