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25 Nov

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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22 Nov

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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11 Nov

“If we, as journalists, are the ones able to deliver the truth, we are honoured to do so.” Azerbaijani journalist Islam Shikhali on the mass imprisonment of journalists, digital wiretapping and COP29

Azerbaijani journalist Islam Shikhali talks about mass surveillance, threats to press freedom, and the impact of COP29 in an exclusive interview.

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25 Oct

German journalist Max Ludwig harassed by Munich police

ECPMF condemns repeated police harassment of journalist Max Ludwig at Munich Airport, calling for protection of media rights during public events.

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22 Oct

Belgium: Serious concerns over cases of preventive censorship involving four media outlets

ECPMF and MFRR condemn judicial decisions preventing Belgian media from publishing public interest stories.

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21 Oct

Turkey: Press freedom and freedom of expression groups, media outlets and civil society condemn regulator’s decision to shutter Açık Radyo

ECPMF and 65 press freedom groups condemn Turkey’s revocation of Açık Radyo’s license, urging RTÜK to reverse decision and protect media.

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16 Oct

Honouring the unworthy: The Atlantic Council’s dangerous missteps in rewarding free speech oppressors

We are appalled by the decisions of the Atlantic Council to award Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards.

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16 Oct

Tribute to Daphne Caruana Galizia

Join us at 12 PM in Brussels to pay tribute to Daphne Caruana Galizia and all courageous journalists threatened for their work.

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3 Oct

Findings of the Press Freedom Mission to Georgia

A fact-finding mission to Georgia by Council of Europe’s Safety of Journalists Platform and MFRR consortium reveals a troubling deterioration of press freedom.

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17 Sep

Training Grants for Ukrainian Media

As part of its Voices of Ukraine Programme, ECPMF offers a total of 100.000 EUR in grants to support regional, local, and hyperlocal media outlets located near Ukraine’s frontlines.

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