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# Previous groups/initiatives

### Previous groups/initiatives and their coordinators were: 

#### 1. Rule of Law Mechanism

1. Tom Gibson, CPJ
2. Nicholas Aiossa, Transparency International EU

#### 2. Digital Services Act & Digital Markets Act

1. Ruth-Marie Henckes, EPD
2. Maria Luisa Stasi, ARTICLE 19
3. Nick Martlew and Layla Wade, Digital Action

#### 3. SLAPPs

1. Tom Gibson, CPJ
2. Sarah Clarke, ARTICLE 19
3. Julie Majerczak, RSF
4. Camille Petit, EFJ

#### 4. European Democracy Action Plan & Media and Audiovisual Action Plan

1. Ruth-Marie Henckes, EPD

#### 5. COVID-19 reporting group

1. Oliver Money-Kyrle, IPI

#### 6. Funding for independent journalism

1. Tom Law, GFMD (external funding)
2. Renate Schroeder, EFJ (internal and external funding)