Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings
TA-9-2024-0085 · P9_TA(2024)0085 · PE745.170
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Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a directive protecting people who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings, known as strategic lawsuits against public participation.¶¶ Parliament suggests the act be cited as the 'Wölken-Bolaños García Directive'.¶ Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended.¶ An agreement was reached with the Council, so Parliament's position corresponds to the final act, Directive (EU) 2024/1069.¶
Key points
- Parliament adopts its position at first reading on the proposed directive on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings.¶
- Parliament suggests the act be cited as 'the Wölken-Bolaños García Directive on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings ("Strategic lawsuits against public participation")'.¶
- Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.¶
- Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.¶
- Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2024/1069, as an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council.¶
Who is affected
Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 81(2)(f) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶