17 August 2026 Statements France: EFJ condemns South Region President’s defamation lawsuit against Nice-Matin and physical assault of its journalist by elected officialThe European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), as part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) project, stands in full solidarity with the French regional daily newspaper Nice-Matin, which is currently…
24 June 2026 Statements France: Solidarity with Le Monde journalist Stéphane Horel following unpunished thefts and attempted break-insThe Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners stand in solidarity with Le Monde investigative journalist Stéphane Horel and call on police to hold those responsible for a series of thefts and…
12 June 2026 Advocacy missions Statements France: Critical juncture for media freedom ahead of 2027 ElectionsIncreasing media concentration, vexatious litigation, and threats to safety of journalists require urgent action From 9-11 June 2026, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) conducted…
04 June 2026 Advocacy missions Statements France: MFRR partners and RSF to carry out media freedom mission in ParisPartner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), together with Reporters Without Borders (RSF), will travel to Paris from 9 to 11 June 2026 to assess the current state…
25 September 2025 Statements France: MFRR condemns new resurgence of police violence against journalistsAt least six journalists have been injured since early September while covering the protests against the 2026 national budget plan. The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners condemn the deliberate…
