Usagevpn.com – Bulgaria has adopted new legal protections intended to shield journalists, activists, whistleblowers and rights groups from lawsuits used to intimidate or silence them. Parliament approved the measure on Wednesday, expanding protections beyond the minimum standards required across the European Union.

The legislation addresses strategic lawsuits against public participation, commonly known as SLAPPs. These cases are often brought against people who speak out on matters of public interest, including reporting, campaigning or exposing alleged wrongdoing. Their purpose may be less about securing a court victory than creating financial pressure, exhausting time and resources, or discouraging further public criticism.…