Austria imposes €50,000 fine for reposting Russia Today

20 апреля 2022

Freedom of speech in the European way. Austria has banned the distribution of Russian media Russia Today and Sputnik. The fine for reposting could be 50,000 euros. Not only the media but also ordinary citizens could be fined. Earlier, the Australian Communications and Media Authority introduced a ban on the broadcasting of RT and Sputnik, which was adopted by the country's National Council in late March. The ban covers the distribution of materials of these media in the sphere of TV, radio, Internet, streaming platforms and social networks.