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Italian journalists under police protection as threats rise across the country

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Briefings

Italy hosts the highest number of journalists under police protection in Europe, creating a high-risk environment for press freedom. France 24 reports that despite EU efforts, implementation remains slow, leaving journalists vulnerable to threats and intimidation across the country.

Key points

• Italy is the European country with the largest number of journalists under police protection.
• France 24 reports that Italy's situation is particularly dangerous due to slow EU implementation of press freedom measures.

Context

France 24's team has more coverage on this issue, highlighting that journalism in Italy is a profession particularly susceptible to threats and intimidation.

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Evidence is limited to a single snapshot from November 2026, with no data on specific incidents, threat counts, or regional variations.

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