Author ECPMF
27 Nov

Open letter: Bosnian public broadcaster BHRT in the final stage of collapse, EU must take swift action

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26 Nov

Turkey: 7th International press freedom mission concludes

Ankara, November 26, 2025 – A mission delegation composed of eight international press freedom, free expression and human rights organisations has concluded a joint press freedom mission to Türkiye. The delegation met with journalists, civil society, political party representatives, MPs, the judicial branch, regulatory bodies, and foreign diplomatic missions to discuss Türkiye's rapidly deteriorating media freedom environment.

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21 Nov

Serbia: Election of REM Council undermines democratic principles

The MFRR today expresses renewed concern over the undemocratic process by which the National Assembly conducted the latest election for the Council of the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media, Serbia’s key media regulator.

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18 Nov

European Democracy Shield Bolstering independent media at the core of democratic resilience

On 13 November 2025, the European Commission adopted its European Democracy Shield, a new flagship strategy for strengthening democratic resilience within the bloc, with a key focus on free and independent media, fighting disinformation and creating healthier information ecosystems.

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13 Nov

EU Enlargement Package: Assessments must now translate into meaningful media freedom action

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today welcomes the publication of the 2025 EU Enlargement Package and highlights key media freedom developments and concerns that should shape negotiations with candidate countries moving forward.

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12 Nov

Media groups urge Kosovo to resolve RTK crisis

European media organisations call on Prime Minister Kurti to release RTK’s funds and secure independent, sustainable public broadcasting in Kosovo.

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12 Nov

Open letter regarding the dismissal of journalist Gabriele Nunziati

The undersigned organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) are writing to you to express our shared concern and dismay over the decision by Agenzia Nova to terminate its collaboration with journalist Gabriele Nunziati, following a question he addressed to the spokesperson of the European Commission on October 13, 2025.

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10 Nov

Attention, colleagues! Registration for insurance for Ukrainian journalists is now open

The program, which has already proven its effectiveness in supporting journalists, camera operators, fixers, and editors, is once again open for applications.

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7 Nov

Hungary: Media freedom remains in crisis mode ahead of 2026 elections

ECPMF and partners warn of escalating media capture, harassment and legal threats against independent journalists in Hungary before the 2026 elections.

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6 Nov

ECPMF and partners urge government to release RTK budget and protect media freedom in Kosovo

European media freedom organisations call on Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti to immediately transfer the budget to RTK so journalists receive unpaid salaries.

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