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Frattini says European journalists should use freedom of expression responsibly (Photo: European Commission)

Danish cartoon row renews EU push for media code

European vice-commissioner Franco Frattini has said media should sign up to a voluntary code of conduct on reporting on Islam and other religions, in a bid to avoid future Danish cartoon-type disputes.

In an interview with UK daily The Telegraph on Thursday (9 February), Mr Frattini argued that the cartoons in Danish paper Jyllands-Posten "humiliated" millions of muslims.

He said journalists and media chiefs should be aware of their responsibility when exercising their right of...

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Frattini says European journalists should use freedom of expression responsibly (Photo: European Commission)

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