Media freedom

23 Jul

Turkey: Concern over proposals to introduce new regulation of “fake” and “foreign-funded” news

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and undersigned partner organisations are concerned about and condemn recent statements by Turkish President Erdoğan and other government officials pertaining to the introduction of new regulation of so-called fake news and “foreign-funded” news in the country.

25 Jun

Slovenia’s EU Presidency must not obstruct efforts to improve media freedom in Europe

14 Jun

Biden urged to address media freedom in Hungary and Poland during Europe visit

7 Jun

Lawsuits brought by ENRC attempt to curb freedom of expression and anti-corruption efforts

5 May

MFRR calls for an ambitious EU Media Freedom Act

22 Apr

MFRR calls on all state bodies in Albania to ensure journalists, media workers and sources are protected

16 Mar

Letter: Increasing Concerns for Media Freedom in Slovenia

9 Feb

Six months of repression since Belarus election – this calls for EU sanctions

28 Jan

OSCE Representative promises to defend free media for democracy’s sake

15 Dec

Montenegro: the new government must prioritise and uphold press and media freedom

As Montenegro’s new coalition government under the leadership of Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić was formally approved by the Montenegrin Parliament on 4 December, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) and key partners, urge it to put press and media freedom high on its agenda.