Moldovan parliament building in Chisinau. Archive photoCHISINAU, June 2The Moldovan parliament approved in the final reading the law on the protection of the information space, which prohibits the rebroadcasting of news and analytical programs, as well as military films from the Russian Federation, said the speaker of the Moldovan parliament, Igor Grosu.» amendments to legislative acts was approved in the second (final) reading by the votes of 55 deputies,» the Speaker of the Parliament said at the meeting.Documents are confiscated in the office of the Socialist Party of MoldovaThe bill provides for amendments to various laws, the document gives the concept of «disinformation» as the intentional dissemination of information that harms information security. This category includes information that «incites hatred, justifies or promotes military aggression, hybrid aggression, terrorism, dictatorial regimes», information from the authorities of a state in a state of military conflict and recognized as an aggressor state, as well as information «hostile democratic values and processes.» The Code on Television and Radio Broadcasting includes a clause prohibiting the broadcasting of programs from countries that have not ratified the convention on transboundary television, including Russia. The ban includes news and analytical programs, as well as films on military topics. At least 50% of foreign content must be purchased in countries that have ratified the document mentioned above. TV channels can be fined between $2,100 and $5,255 for distributing misinformation content. In case of repeated violation, they may face the suspension of their broadcasting license for up to seven days. The law will enter into force after publication in the official monitor. Holders of relay permits will have to adjust their activities and apply for re-issuance of their work permit within three months.
