Workshop 1: Bringing the DSA to reality: how to preserve freedom of expression and freedom and pluralism of the media on online platforms

This workshop will look at the opportunities and challenges ahead of the application of the DSA with regards to users freedom of expression and information, as well as the freedom and pluralism of the media.

Experts from all sides of the online platform ecosystem will help in understanding the needs, tools, and risks for protecting our fundamental rights and our public spaces; for democratic discourse and how the DSA provisions should be implemented and supervised, in particular as regards very large online platforms, to duly safeguard the right to freedom of expression and information enshrined in Article 11 of the Charter.

Moderator: Lubos Kuklis, Case Handler Officer, European Commission

Scene setter: Anika Navaroli, Alumnus of Data & Society

• Elda Brogi, Scientific coordinator, Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF)

• Siada El Ramly, Founder and managing director, DOT Europe

• Felix Kartte, Senior advisor, Reset

• Jan Penfrat, Senior policy advisor, European Digital Rights (EDRi)

• Renate Dörr, Senior Manager for Legal Affairs, ZDF, Member of EBU

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