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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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31 Oct

Report: Fragile media freedom progress in Bulgaria at risk of backsliding without urgent reform

A joint fact-finding mission by leading European media freedom organisations warns that fragile progress on media freedom in Bulgaria is at risk of backsliding without urgent reform. The 2025 report outlines key challenges, threats to journalists, and recommendations for national and EU action.

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24 Sep

Bulgaria: Mission to examine media freedom and independent journalism

Between 24-25 September, the International Press Institute (IPI) will join a coalition of international media freedom and journalist organisations travelling to Bulgaria to conduct a press freedom mission on behalf of the Council of Europe’s Safety of Journalists Platform and the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR).

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11 Jun

Reforms without Protection: The Shrinking Space for Journalism in Croatia

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium today publishes an updated report on the state of media freedom in Croatia following an advocacy mission to Zagreb between 19 to 21 May 2025.

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16 May

Croatia: MFRR Media Freedom Mission to Visit Zagreb to Highlight the Importance of EU legislation and Protection of Journalists

MFRR visits Zagreb to urge Croatia's implementation of EU media laws and stronger journalist protections. Press conference on May 21.

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2 May

Serbia: Media freedom in a state of emergency

On the eve of World Press Freedom Day, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) shared alarming findings about the deteriorating state of press and media freedom in Serbia. The MFRR solidarity mission to Belgrade and Novi Sad, conducted on 7-9 April, alongside ongoing monitoring, revealed a state of emergency – one that demands urgent attention and action from national authorities and the EU.

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28 Mar

Serbia: MFRR media freedom mission to visit Belgrade and Novi Sad

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) will visit Serbia on April 7-9 to meet with journalists, media stakeholders, and law enforcement amid a worsening press freedom crisis.

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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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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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21 Nov

As press freedom deteriorates, Media Freedom partners hold advocacy mission to Slovakia

MFRR is conducting advocacy mission to Slovakia to address media freedom challenges and support independent journalism.

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