Austria proposes anti-SLAPP law to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation

The Austrian government introduced a bill targeting SLAPP lawsuits as part of a broader media law reform, aiming to deter abusive legal intimidation of journalists and activists. The proposal also addresses mass cease-and-desist warnings, but has drawn criticism over lengthy comment deletion periods. Justice Minister Anna Sporrer will review feedback, signaling potential adjustments before passage.

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