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Spain's interior ministry in press freedom row over journalist 'blacklist'
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Spain's interior ministry has apologized to journalists after a report revealed a secret list of reporters and their political opinions.
The incident has sparked a press freedom row, with the ministry already under fire for its handling of a migrant surge into Ceuta.
- The list was revealed by online newspaper El Confidencial
- Spain's interior ministry compiled a list of journalists and their political opinions
- The ministry apologized to journalists and denied muzzling the media
- The list was revealed by online newspaper El Confidencial
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- Center: Spain's interior ministry apologised to journalists and denied muzzling the media on Tuesday after a report revealed it had secretly compiled a list of reporters and their political opinions.
- Right: Not enough sources yet — framing will appear once outlets on this side cover the story.
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What's Next
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- Potential investigation into the ministry's actions, further backlash from journalists and press freedom organizations
Why It Matters
The incident raises concerns about press freedom and government transparency in Spain
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Ownership: The Local (ES) (Corporate)
Timeline of this story
- Sep 9The Local (ES): Spain's interior ministry apologised to journalists and denied muzzling the media on Tuesday after a report revealed it had secretly compile
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