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Freedom of speech

Greenpeace verdict: How SLAPP lawsuits jeopardize climate action

The ruling against Greenpeace in the United States is representative of a trend: Fossil fuel companies are using so-called SLAPP lawsuits to silence people and organizations committed to climate change mitigation. Anti-slapp rules such as those of the EU could help – provided they are implemented effectively.

By Alexandra Endres

Hong Kong: Online criticism violates security law

Online criticism of Hong Kong's security law could already mean a criminal offense, the city's Secretary for Justice has warned. The authorities want to keep foreign statements out of the city.

By Fabian Peltsch