<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Reliable and unimpeded journalism is at the core of a democratic society and of civil society. The task of journalists is to scrutinise the actions of those in power, as well as to inform the public about changes taking place in the structure of the country.Particularly at times of crisis, such as an economic crisis, armed conflict or the current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic, the work of journalists in the EU and around the world is crucial. Their work not only shines a light on the actions of authorities in a crisis, illuminating the dynamics of events and the scale of the problem, but, perhaps more importantly, it can reveal failures by the authorities as well as an inclination to manipulate certain facts. Journalists are on the front line in today’s pandemic. Their activities are key to combating the virus and preserving the healthy fabric of civil society.Unfortunately, some EU countries are exploiting this situation to restrict freedom of speech and intimidate journalists, or prevent them from doing their job, on the pretext of tackling disinformation.In this connection:What kind of tools does the Commission intend to use to monitor and address the serious and progressive restriction of the right to information and of media freedom in the Member States under the guise of tackling the pandemic?What action does the Commission plan to take in connection with attempts to restrict media freedom under the guise of combating disinformation, including changes to national legislation, during the Covid-19 pandemic?"
Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number.
Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics
2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties
3 = Health
4 = Agriculture and Fisheries
5 = Labour, employment and pensions
6 = Education
7 = Environment
8 = Energy
9 = Immigration
10 = Transportation
12 = Law and Crime
13 = Social welfare
14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning
15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues
16 = Defence
17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues
18 = Foreign trade
19 = International affairs and foreign aid
20 = Governance and government
21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues
23 = Culture and media
[/INST]. Answer = [2]. </s>
Reliable and unimpeded journalism is at the core of a democratic society and of civil society. The task of journalists is to scrutinise the actions of those in power, as well as to inform the public about changes taking place in the structure of the country.Particularly at times of crisis, such as an economic crisis, armed conflict or the current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic, the work of journalists in the EU and around the world is crucial. Their work not only shines a light on the actions of authorities in a crisis, illuminating the dynamics of events and the scale of the problem, but, perhaps more importantly, it can reveal failures by the authorities as well as an inclination to manipulate certain facts. Journalists are on the front line in today’s pandemic. Their activities are key to combating the virus and preserving the healthy fabric of civil society.Unfortunately, some EU countries are exploiting this situation to restrict freedom of speech and intimidate journalists, or prevent them from doing their job, on the pretext of tackling disinformation.In this connection:What kind of tools does the Commission intend to use to monitor and address the serious and progressive restriction of the right to information and of media freedom in the Member States under the guise of tackling the pandemic?What action does the Commission plan to take in connection with attempts to restrict media freedom under the guise of combating disinformation, including changes to national legislation, during the Covid-19 pandemic?