Mediagazer: EU pours millions into groups seeking state control of press (Andrew Gilligan/Telegraph)

12:20 PM ET, April 16, 2013

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Andrew Gilligan / Telegraph:

EU pours millions into groups seeking state control of press — The European Union is quietly pouring millions of pounds into initiatives and groups seeking state-backed regulation of the press, including key allies of the controversial Hacked Off campaign.

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