02 February 2026 Library Georgia: Restrictive new funding law would further cut off media and journalistsGeorgia: Restrictive new funding law would further cut off media and journalists The MFRR partners strongly condemn the proposals of the Georgian Dream (GD) ruling party to implement a series…
28 January 2026 Library Statements Poland: Opinion on EMFA reform of Broadcasting LawPoland: Opinion on EMFA reform of Broadcasting Law The International Press Institute (IPI), the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and Free…
27 January 2026 Library Amendments to Albania’s Criminal Code must be strengthened to ensure full decriminalisation of defamationAmendments to Albania’s Criminal Code must be strengthened to ensure full decriminalisation of defamation The undersigned organisations of the SafeJournalists Network, partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), Reporters…
23 January 2026 Library Statements MFRR welcomes European Democracy Shield draft report and proposes further protections for journalistsMFRR welcomes European Democracy Shield draft report and proposes further protections for journalists The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners welcome the European Commission’s EU Democracy Shield initiative and the…
23 January 2026 Library Malta: Convicted bomb suppliers lose appeal over Daphne Caruana Galizia murderMalta: Convicted bomb suppliers lose appeal over Daphne Caruana Galizia murder The undersigned international media freedom and journalist organisations welcome the confirmation of guilty verdicts handed to Robert Agius and…
22 January 2026 Library Statements Public letter: Bosnian public broadcaster BHRT requires urgent action from Office of High RepresentativePublic letter: Bosnian public broadcaster BHRT requires urgent action from Office of High Representative Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners have voiced serious concern today in a public letter to…
21 January 2026 Library IPI condemns arrest of journalist Nedim Oruç, calls for his immediate releaseIPI condemns arrest of journalist Nedim Oruç, calls for his immediate release The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the arrest and arbitrary detention of journalist Nedim Oruç on terrorism-related…
19 January 2026 Library Romania: IPI calls for impartial investigation as coordinated smear campaign targets journalist Emilia ȘercanRomania: IPI calls for impartial investigation as coordinated smear campaign targets journalist Emilia Șercan The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemns the online smears, harassment and death threats targeting IPI…
13 January 2026 Library Slovakia: IPI condemns violent attack on prominent media commentatorSlovakia: IPI condemns violent attack on prominent media commentator The International Press Institute (IPI) today unequivocally condemns the recent physical attack against well-known Slovak media commentator Peter Schutz, who was…
12 January 2026 Library Statements Czechia: Media freedom groups urge Czechia’s government to uphold public media’s independenceCzechia: Media freedom groups urge Czechia’s government to uphold public media’s independence As Czechia’s new government prepares to reshape the funding and governance of its public broadcasters, press freedom groups…
17 December 2025 Library Lithuania: IPI warns over increasing pressure on independent public service broadcastingLithuania: IPI warns over increasing pressure on independent public service broadcasting Independent public service broadcasting in Lithuania is under increasing threat after the recent passing of a rushed legislative amendment…
17 December 2025 Library Slovenia: Information Commissioner should cease procedure against investigative newsroom OštroSlovenia: Information Commissioner should cease procedure against investigative newsroom Oštro The International Press Institute (IPI) and the Slovene Association of Journalists (DNS) today sent a letter to the Information Commissioner…
