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The main objectives of media regulation in Europe are to protect media freedom, to ensure the social responsibility of the media, and to prevent harm caused by speech published through the media. This book examines the way in which these are reflected in European legal regimes and jurisprudence at the supranational, regional, and national levels. It addresses the theoretical considerations behind the protection and restriction of media freedom. It starts from the assumption that there is a common European ideal of media freedom as a human right. Apart from EU law, and in many cases similar national regulations, many common points can be identified across Europe in the theoretical underpinnings of this right, and the history of struggles for this freedom in different European countries also shows common features. While the focus is on media freedom in Europe, the work also discusses the uniquely distinct concept of freedom of expression and of the media that is prevalent in the US, the principles of which have a significant impact in Europe. The book uses a comparative method, in part, as it attempts to outline the common regulatory framework for the idea of media freedom on a European scale. The reference to national laws and court decisions is intended to illustrate this picture, looking primarily at what binds European states together. The work will be a valuable resource for those working in the areas of public law, media law, media studies, comparative law, international human rights law, and legal philosophy.

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"""If it is necessary to protect freedom, to ensure social responsibility and to prevent harm caused by speech published through the media, media regulation can be justified. However, such media regulation has to be in accordance with fundamental rights, particularly freedom of expression and media freedom. András Koltay, one of Europe’s leading experts on freedom of speech and media freedom, presents a lucid analysis of this dilemma. This book is a must-read for anyone participating in one of the most crucial debates of our time."" Jan Oster, Professor of Law, University of Osnabrück ""In this exceptional book, Professor Koltay secures his reputation as the leading authority on European media law. It is a thoughtful, erudite contribution that challenges the preconceived assumptions and ideas that both inform and plague judicial reasoning concerning the meaning and nature of media freedom, especially in the Strasbourg jurisprudence. It is a book that deserves the attention of scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers in this field."" Paul Wragg, Professor of Media Law, University of Leeds"

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András Koltay, Professor of Law, University of Public Service and Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest, Hungary

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