Category Engage
14 Mar

Serbia: One year of unpunished attacks on journalist Dinko Gruhonjić, the culture of impunity must end

The members of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium and partner organisations of the Council of Europe’s Safety of Journalists Platform are deeply concerned about the ongoing year-long persecution campaign against journalist Dinko Gruhonjić, programme Director of the Independent Association of Journalists of Vojvodina (NDNV) and Associate Professor at the Department of Media Studies at the Faculty of Philosophy in Novi Sad.

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11 Mar

SafeJournalists Network and Media Freedom Rapid Response: TikTok ban in Albania threatens freedom of expression ahead of general elections

SafeJournalists Network (SJN), the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners, and civil society organisations express serious concern regarding the Albanian Council of Ministers' decision on March 6, 2025, to suspend nationwide access to the TikTok platform for 12 months. While we acknowledge the government’s stated intention to protect children from harmful content and safeguard personal data, we strongly underline that such protective measures must fully respect fundamental human rights, particularly freedom of expression, access to information, and due process.

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5 Mar

MFRR and SJN condemn adoption of foreign agent legislation in Bosnia’s entity Republika Srpska

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners and SafeJournalists Network (SJN) strongly condemn the adoption of legislation in the Republika Srpska entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina which will establish a "special registry” of NGOs, many of which are independent media.

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3 Mar

ECPMF launches Journalists-in-Exile Programme

ECPMF’s Journalists in Exile initiative is now a full-fledged Journalists-in-Exile Programme. Learn how this transition ensures long-term support for media professionals working in exile

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17 Feb

Denmark: Condemnation of legal threats against Danwatch by Ingosstrakh and ELWI

Russian insurer Ingosstrakh and ELWI law firm are threatening Danish investigative outlet Danwatch with legal action over its reporting on sanctions violations. Press freedom groups condemn this SLAPP attempt.

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5 Feb

Turkey: Media Freedom organisations call for action as press freedom violations surge in Turkey in 2025

The press freedom, freedom of expression, human rights, and journalists’ organisations, and media outlets express serious concern over the recent escalation of press freedom violations in Turkey, marking a troubling start to the new year.

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30 Jan

Ukraine: Media organisations call upon President Zelensky to sign bill allowing journalist access to parliamentary committee sessions

ECPMF urges President Zelensky to sign Draft Law 11321, ensuring greater transparency and access to parliamentary committee sessions for journalists and civil society in Ukraine.

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23 Jan

Georgia: Press freedom partners call for release of Mzia Amaglobeli, end to crackdown on free press

Press freedom organisations demand the release of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and an end to the crackdown on media. Amaglobeli faces unjust charges and alleged mistreatment.

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20 Jan

EU must not yield in protecting free speech and discriminated groups

Discover why regulating Meta and other BigTech giants is essential to safeguard free speech and protect vulnerable communities in the EU.

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3 Dec

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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