Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002323/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Jorge Martín Frías (PfE)
The European Union has funded several projects in Mexico focusing on digitalisation, the development of digital infrastructure, sustainability and connecting public stakeholders.
The political and legal context in which the support is being given is of increasing concern. In recent months, a diplomatic dispute with the current US Government has led Claudia Sheinbaum’s government to push for significant reforms in telecommunications law.
These reforms seek to restrict the circulation of international content and increase the government’s capacity to intervene in the national media system, which has raised doubts over respect for democratic principles and the rule of law.
In this context, legitimate concerns arise as to whether EU funds for digitalisation may be strengthening state structures that limit fundamental rights such as freedom of expression and access to information.
In view of this:
- 1.Is financing state digitalisation processes in third countries that are adopting measures that counteract basic principles such as freedom of information acceptable according to the Commission?
- 2.Does the Commission intend to continue funding these kinds of projects in third countries that do not have sufficient guarantees to prevent funds from being used for censorship or information control?
Submitted: 10.6.2025