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2 May

ECPMF Urges Immediate End to Transnational Repression Targeting Basma Mostafa

The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) expresses its deepest concern regarding the transnational repression targeting Egyptian journalist Basma Mostafa.

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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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30 Apr

Commissioner Virkkunen acknowledges crucial role of journalism in Europe’s Defense and Preparedness agenda

Partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) met with European Commission Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen, on 27 April 2025, to address increasing challenges concerning the economic viability, online safety of journalists, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the media landscape.

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29 Apr

Constitutional Court of Albania Strengthens Freedom of Expression in Elton Qyno Case

We welcome the decision of the Constitutional Court of Albania, which overturned the lower-court orders allowing the search and seizure of journalist Elton Qyno's equipment, reinforcing the importance of protecting journalistic sources and freedom of expression in line with international standards.

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29 Apr

Media Freedom Rapid Response Input regarding the EU Democracy Shield

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners welcome the European Commission's initiative to introduce a comprehensive tool to defend democracy within the European Union and its neighbourhood under the EU Democracy Shield.

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29 Apr

Turkey: Swedish journalist Joakim Medin to face terrorism and insult charges as pre-trial detention continues

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners strongly condemned the decision to charge Joakim Medin with terrorism related actions in addition to the insult charges that were used to justify his initial arrest.

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15 Apr

Press Release: Decreasing Support for Journalists’ Protection will Undermine Media Freedom in Germany and Europe

The plan for the Saxony Budget 2025/2026 reduces financial support for the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) by two-thirds.

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15 Apr

Sachsenhaushalt: Schwindende Unterstützung für Medienschaffende schwächt Medienfreiheit in Deutschland und Europa

Der Entwurf des sächsischen Doppelhaushaltes 2025/2026 sieht eine Mittelkürzung von zwei Dritteln für das European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) vor.

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9 Apr

Greece: Total impunity persists on fourth anniversary of Giorgos Karaivaz murder

The international media freedom and journalist organisations today mark the fourth anniversary of the killing of Greek crime reporter Giorgos Karaivaz in April 2021 with a renewed call for justice and an end to ongoing impunity.

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3 Apr

Turkey: Detained Swedish journalist Joakim Medin must be released immediately

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners strongly condemn the arrest of Swedish journalist Joakim Medin on terrorism charges in Turkey and call for his immediate release.

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