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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

In this TED Talk, human rights lawyer and anti-SLAPP specialist Laura Prather offers a clear, compelling explanation of how SLAPPs silence public participation and why stronger protections matter. Well worth watching – and sharing 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IV7...

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How legal bullying works—and how to protect yourself | Laura Prather | TEDxSurrey

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WeMove Europe @wemoveeurope.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

✍️ Sign the petition to protect journalists, activists and communities from corporate intimidation and push EU governments to fully enforce strong anti-SLAPP protections: go.wemove.eu/ProtectPeopl... _______________ Partners: @greenpeace.org and @casecoalition.bsky.social

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

#SLAPPs are used to silence journalists through costly, time-consuming legal pressure. As the Anti-SLAPP Directive deadline passes, ECPMF urges Member States to act now. Weak or partial implementation will not protect public interest journalism. www.ecpmf.eu/as-deadline-...

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As deadline passes, MFRR renews call for urgent transposition of EU Anti SLAPP Directive

Today, 7 May 2026, marks the deadline for EU Member States to transpose the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive, also known as Daphne’s law. As we mark this landmark, however, the European Anti-SLAPP Monitor…

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

⏰ Today is the deadline for governments to turn the EU’s anti-SLAPP law into real protections on the ground. ⚠️ But progress remains uneven and public watchdogs across Europe are still being targeted with abusive lawsuits designed to silence them. Our PR 👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/eu-an...

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🧑‍⚖️ Many countries report that a major obstacle to stopping SLAPPs is a lack of understanding about these bully lawsuits among the judiciary. Events like these this are a huge step towards removing this barrier 👇 www.coe.int/en/web/freed...

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Council of Europe and Supreme Court of Estonia hold groundbreaking anti-SLAPP Training for judges and journalists

Tartu, Estonia 1 May 2026

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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation @daphne.foundation · 05/05/2026

#Daphne'sLaw, the EU anti-SLAPP directive, was inspired by the horrific experience of Daphne Caruana Galizia who faced 48 abusive lawsuits at the time of her assassination in 2017. Help make Daphne's Law a reality across the EU. Sign here: action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-04...

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Protect people, not corporate bullies

The powerful always get what they want, right? Not if our governments finally start protecting people, instead of corporate bullies. A law to shield the people speaking up against injustices is ready....

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

⚠️ Across Europe, powerful corporations and politicians are using costly lawsuits to silence those who dare to challenge them. The EU has a law to stop these abuses, but governments are dragging their feet. ✍️ Call on your government to stand up for its citizens: action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-04...

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Protect people, not corporate bullies

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

For more details about any of these cases and to find out why they matter, head to our website 👉 www.the-case.eu/latest/europ... Thanks for following along – and for helping shine a light on the worst legal bullies in Europe. #EuropeanSLAPPContest #StopSLAPPs

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European SLAPP Contest shines light on Europe’s biggest bullies days ahead of legal deadline – CASE

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

👏 Bravo Eni for winning another SLAPP prize: Green Gag of the Year! 💸🏆 The Italian oil giant is back, targeting environmental group @recommon.org over reporting on oil licenses they bid for in Palestinian territories… already public information btw 👀

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🏆 SLAPP Addict of the Year goes to... 👏 The Barabás Brothers, owners of Hungarian energy drink company HELL ENERGY. 🤯 After launching 30+ proceedings against Forbes for reporting on their wealth, brothers Ernő and Zsolt are now targeting Hungarian Civil Liberties Union for supporting Forbes!

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🏆 Croatian Judge, Ivan Marković wins SLAPP Jurist of the Year award! 🎉 The judge sued all media that reported critically on a case where he released five suspects accused of sexual abuse. Half the lawsuits target Hanza Media, demanding €110,000! Truly impressive work 👏

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🎉 Keegan Quarries wins Corporate Bully of the Year! 🏆 Keegan Quarries has launched several lawsuits against Kieran Cummins and his NGO, Eco Advocacy. Now, he is SLAPPing Cummins for a criminal complaint which the Garda disclosed despite UN Special Rapporteur intervention! 👏

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🎭 Sadly Claude could not be with us, but Mélanie de Groote (and more than one or two of her friends), have a couple of words to say in the form of an acceptance speech... youtu.be/j02aKPiEtVI

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The European SLAPP Contest - Mélanie de Groote accepts award on behalf of Claude Eerdekens

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🎉 Claude Eerdekens is awarded SLAPP Politician of the Year. 🫣 After his first case against Mélanie de Groote for reporting on his bad behaviour got thrown out of court, the ex-mayor is now pursuing the journalist on criminal charges, demanding €100,000! What commitment! 👏

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🔴 LIVE: Join us as we announce the winners of the European SLAPP Contest 2026! 👀 Check out the nominees here: www.the-case.eu/latest/the-e... 🎭 Tune in as we roll out the red carpet and celebrate the creativity and unrelenting zeal of Europe's biggest legal bullies 👇 #EuropeanSLAPPContest

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

⏳With the 7 May transposition deadline fast approaching, we’re also aligning priorities for the weeks ahead and beyond. 🎭 Later today, we’ll host the #EuropeanSLAPPContest, shining a spotlight on the year’s most flagrant legal bullies. Stay tuned!

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We’re sharing updates on progress across countries towards adopting the EU #AntiSLAPPLaw, exchanging strategies to secure strong protections, and strengthening how we track and map SLAPP cases 💪

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Today, the @casecoalition.bsky.social is bringing members from across Europe together in Sofia, Bulgaria for our annual in-person meeting. Thank you to Association of European Journalists - Bulgaria for hosting ✨ #StopSLAPPs

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🎭 Tune in on the 28 April to find out who'll take home the top prize! #StopSLAPPs #TimeToResist

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

📂 Nominee 3: Serial SLAPPing oil giant Eni (Italy)

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

📂 Nominee 2: Self-proclaimed "large animal by-product company", Leo Group Ltd (UK)

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

📁 Nominee 1: Italian oil company Fox Petroli S.p.a. (Italy)

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🔍 With just a few days to go we are sharing the next batch of finalists for #EuropeanSLAPPContest's ✨ Green Gag Award ✨ 🏆 The Green Gag Award is a new award introduced to “honor” those who’ll stop at nothing to muzzle environmental defenders. #StopSLAPPs

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Now, rather than accepting the ruling, Eerdekens is escalating – increasing legal and financial pressure and upturning a journalist's life in the process. Let’s be clear: 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. This is exactly how SLAPPs work and why they must be stopped. #StopSLAPPs

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆? Some might point to a fragile ego. Eerdekens launched the case after an article by de Groote in Wilfried Magazine, which gave voice to 33 witnesses alleging moral harassment and sexist behaviour.

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🔴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱: former Belgian mayor and finalist in the #EuropeanSLAPPContest Claude Eerdekens is doubling down on his SLAPP – threatening journalist Mélanie de Groote with criminal charges and demanding €100,000, even after his initial case was thrown out by a Namur court in February.

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The case was already the subject of an alert on the @coe.int’s Platform for the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists: fom.coe.int/en/alerte/de...

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🖐 It's a SLAPP! ⚠️ Polish waste company 3S is pursuing a local residents’ group for voicing concerns about a planned hazardous waste facility close to their homes and their childrens' primary school. This is abuse of the law to shut down community resistance. www.the-case.eu/latest/silen...

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🔴 Tune in on the 28 April to find out who takes home the top prize 👀 #StopSLAPPs

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📂 Nominee 3: PCS Paruch Chrusciel Schiffter Stepién (Poland)

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📂 Nominee 1: Judge Ivan Marković (Croatia)

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🔍 DROPPING NOW: Finalists for ✨ SLAPP Jurist of the Year ✨ in the #EuropeanSLAPPContest 2026. 🏆 Who will be crowned this year's biggest legal bully?: 🧵👇

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🥱 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘄. Today, @greenpeace.org is taking fossil fuel company Energy Transfer to court in a landmark anti-SLAPP case under EU law. Here is why it is so significant: www.greenpeace.org/internationa...

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📂 Nominee 3: "Hell Energy", a Hungarian energy drink company who after pursuing Forbes Hungary for years for including the company in the magazine's rich list then extended its SLAPP-attack to Hungarian Civil Liberties Union in apparent retaliation for supporting Forbes in a prior case.

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📂 Nominee 2: Another Serbian construction company "Starting" that worked on the #NoviSad railway station whose canopy collapse in 2014 killed 16 people. The company is suing seven individuals for defamation for publicly questioning the role of the company in the reconstruction.

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

📂 Nominee 1: Serbian construction company "Millenium Team" which has pursued activists, including filing a criminal complaint against artist and writer Dejan Atanacković, over comments about the company's dealings.

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🔍 JUST IN: The first batch of finalists for the ✨ SLAPP Addict of 2026 award ✨ in the #EuropeanSLAPPContest just dropped. 🏆 Who will judges hand the top prize to?: 🧵👇

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

⚠️ Another US company is interfering in European democracy Tech giant Palantir is suing Swiss outlet @republik.ch over reporting on its failed bid to sell controversial software to Swiss authorities ⏰ This is another wake up call for EU leaders #StopSLAPPs europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/sued-fo...

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Sued for asking questions

Powerful people and companies have found a new way to intimidate public watchdogs. The latest case takes us to Switzerland. Last month, US tech giant

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We are delighted that these MEPs will join the jury, stand with victims and help to shine a light on SLAPPs. 🎭 Stay tuned to find out who will be crowned this year's biggest legal bullies on 28 April 2026. #EuropeanSLAPPContest #StopSLAPPs

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

In a time of democratic backsliding and rising "bully-ocracy", it is more important than ever that political leaders and public figures speak out against those using abusive lawsuits to silence their critics.

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

📣 MEET THE JURY 📣 We are overjoyed to announce that this year's European SLAPP Contest will be judged by: ✨ @danielfreund.bsky.social (@europeangreens.eu) ✨ @vostrihonova.bsky.social (@reneweurope.bsky.social) ✨ David Casa (@eppgroup.bsky.social)

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

🖼️ 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗟𝘁𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲 The company filed a private criminal defamation case against a professor and city councillor for raising concerns about its development project This is a textbook attempt to silence public-interest speech Check it out 👉 www.the-case.eu/gallery-of-s...

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🙋 Have you voted yet? 🏆 In April, @casecoalition.bsky.social will crown the continent’s biggest legal bullies in the #EuropeanSLAPPContest. Sick of seeing billionaires using their deep pockets to shut down criticism? Call it out. 🔗 Vote or nominate a new case: forms.gle/N9DJAAiv7Ln3...

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🚨 A US court has ordered @greenpeace.org and US entities to pay $345m to oil giant Energy Transfer over solidarity with pipeline protests. The CEO said it’s about “sending a message.” That message? Stay silent or pay the price. We refuse to be silenced. #StopSLAPPs #TimeToResist

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