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Midday censorship: EU journalist fired

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Brussels 12.11.2025 Messages of solidarity are multiplying in Europe in support of the journalist Gabriele Nunziati, fired by the Nova news agency for a question described by the newspaper’s boss as “technically wrong.” Nunziati had asked EU Commission chief spokeswoman Paula Pinho (pictured) whether, while she demanded Russia to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine, it would be done the same with Israel for destructions in Gaza.

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Reacting to this incident, several Italian MEPs made comments in support of the reporter Gabriele Nunziati.

“This is a very serious incident that should alarm anyone who cares about freedom of the press,” commented PD MEP Sandro Ruotolo.
The same modality was used by Ilaria Salis of the Green and Left Alliance: “An alarming signal for freedom of the press. The question highlighted the European Union’s unacceptable double standard.”

Even the professional apex of the category, the National Council of the Order of Journalists, speaking on the issue, recalled that “the role of the journalist is to ask questions that may be uncomfortable or unwelcome.”

The European Commission issued a note signed by spokeswoman Arianna Podestà and circulated by Askanews: “Questions regarding the termination of the employment of journalist Gabriele Nunziati are preferably to be addressed to Agenzia Nova,” adding later that “the Commission has not contacted Agenzia Nova regarding this matter.”

Furthermore the European Commission press service emphasised that it “attaches the utmost importance to press freedom” and that it “is always available to answer any questions in the context of the midday press conference.”

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Of course, when they are politically correct. Ha-ha!

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