Open letter to Mr. Albin Kurti, President of Vetevendosje Movement and Prime Minister of Kosovo
Open letter to Mr. Albin Kurti, President of Vetevendosje Movement and Prime Minister of Kosovo
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Press freedom groups in solidarity with journalists and media in Georgia
Press freedom groups in solidarity with journalists and media in Georgia
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Urgent call on the European Union to react to the critical press freedom situation in Georgia
Urgent call on the European Union to react to the critical press freedom situation in Georgia
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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

Media freedom in Slovakia under threat

MFRR press freedom mission to Slovakia reveals alarming threats to media independence, journalist safety, and democratic freedoms. Urgent reforms are needed to safeguard press freedom and uphold EU standards.

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Georgia: Press freedom partners condemn assault on journalists during demonstrations in Tbilisi

Over 50 journalists attacked during Tbilisi protests. Press freedom groups demand justice and urge Georgia to end violence against independent media.

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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.

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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.

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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