The Brussels community is invited to welcome a new initiative to uphold freedom of speech around the world – Free Press Forum.

On Tuesday, 10 September, Free Press Forum will host its inaugural event to discuss the state and future of freedom of expression in the EU. Titled “FreePressForumEU: Discussions about the freedom of expression in the EU”, the event will host key experts in the field commenting on the latest policy developments that impact citizen’s right to freedom of expression—Digital Services Act and European Media Freedom Act—and how both can safeguard and limit our right to freedom of expression.

Registration is open to the public and is available at: https://freepressforum.org/freepressforumeu-brussels/

For further information please contact info@freepressforum.org

Event programming:

14:00 – 14:15: Opening remarks    

14:15 – 15:30: Free Speech in the EU: Challenges and Opportunities

15:30 – 16:00: Refreshments

16:00 – 17:15: European Media Freedom Act and the future of pluralism in Europe

17:15 – 19:00: Drinks & Networking Reception

About Free Press Forum

Free Press Forum is a global initiative dedicated to safeguard freedom of speech in all aspects of political, business and cultural life launched in September 2024.