Ukraine: Media organisations call upon President Zelensky to sign bill allowing journalist access to parliamentary committee sessions
Ukraine: Media organisations call upon President Zelensky to sign bill allowing journalist access to parliamentary committee sessions
MORE
EU must not yield in protecting free speech and discriminated groups
EU must not yield in protecting free speech and discriminated groups
MORE
Georgia: Press freedom partners condemn assault on journalists during demonstrations in Tbilisi
Georgia: Press freedom partners condemn assault on journalists during demonstrations in Tbilisi
MORE
previous arrow
next arrow

European Centre for Press and Media Freedom

 

The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non-profit organisation that was founded in Leipzig, Germany, 2015. It operates on the basis of  the European Charter on Freedom of the Press and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

The vision of the Centre is a society where media freedom enables open discourse and everyone can seek, receive and impart information.

ECPMF’s mission is to promote, preserve and defend media freedom. We do this by monitoring violations, providing practical support and engaging diverse stakeholders across Europe.

Phone number

You can reach the office
via: +49 172/3674990

If you would like to visit the office of ECPMF, we encourage you to make an appointment in advance. We are not able to  receive guests without appointments.

Read ECPMF's strategy 2020-24

News

Depoliticising Poland’s Media landscape: Assessing the progress of media reform in 2024

Discover Poland’s progress in media reform after a pivotal government change. The MFRR Mission Report 2024 explores challenges, reforms, and recommendations for lasting media freedom.

Read more

Press freedom organisations support Reporters United and EfSyn

Press freedom groups condemn SLAPP lawsuits targeting Reporters United and EfSyn journalists exposing Greece’s Predator spyware scandal.

Read more

Ukraine: 1000 days later, journalists continue their fight

1000 days into Russia’s invasion, MFRR honours journalists who risk their lives covering the war in Ukraine.

Read more

Montenegro: MFRR partners call for the perpetrators of the attack on journalist Ana Raičković to be held accountable

MFRR condemns attack on journalist Ana Raičković in Montenegro, calling for swift accountability and stronger protection for women journalists.

Read more

Projects and Programmes

IJ4EU: Funding cross-border investigative journalism in Europe.
Media Freedom Rapid Response: Supporting and protecting journalists and media workers in EU Member States and Candidate Countries.
Opportunities for Journalists in Exile in Germany
Voices of Ukraine - Support programme to strengthening the resilience of independent media in Ukraine