09 September 2024 Library Croatia: International mission to assess media freedom challengesCroatia: International mission to assess media freedom challenges On 9 September, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) will begin a press freedom mission to Croatia. The delegation will meet online…
07 September 2024 Library Poland: International advocacy mission to assess media freedom reformsPoland: International advocacy mission to assess media freedom reforms On 16 and 17 September, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners will conduct an international mission to assess the on-going…
20 August 2024 Library Media freedom coalition calls for an end to Spain’s repressive “Gag Law”Media freedom coalition calls for an end to Spain’s repressive “Gag Law” The undersigned Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) organisations call on the Spanish government to fully repeal the so-called…
09 August 2024 Library Georgia: MFRR partners demand release of Azerbaijani journalist sentenced to extradition detention, urging Georgian authorities not to extradite him to AzerbaijanGeorgia: MFRR partners demand release of Azerbaijani journalist sentenced to extradition detention, urging Georgian authorities not to extradite him to Azerbaijan The partner organisations of the MFRR call on the…
02 August 2024 Library Italy: MFRR calls for constructive dialogue on media freedom recommendationsItaly: MFRR calls for constructive dialogue on media freedom recommendations The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners stand in solidarity with journalists in Italy and call for an immediate end…
30 July 2024 Library 2024 Rule of Law Report: Media freedom organisations urge the EU to enforce stronger safeguards2024 Rule of Law report: Media freedom organisations urge the EU to enforce stronger safeguards The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) coalition welcomes the publication of the 2024 European Commission’s…
29 July 2024 Library Croatia: International fact-finding mission to assess status of press freedomCroatia: International fact-finding mission to assess status of press freedom The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners will conduct an international mission to assess the current state of press freedom…
29 July 2024 Country reports Mission Report – Silencing the Fourth Estate: Italy’s Democratic DriftMedia freedom in Italy is under threat, with rising political interference and legal harassment of journalists. Ahead of the 2024 EU elections, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) conducted an…
29 July 2024 Library Behind bars for fake news: Imminent threat to media freedom in CyprusBehind bars for fake news: Imminent threat to media freedom in Cyprus The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) strongly condemns a legislative proposal in Cyprus that threatens press freedom under…
23 July 2024 Library Kosovo’s media law enables political capture of media regulatory bodyKosovo’s media law enables political capture of media regulatory body The undersigned Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium partners express deep alarm over the passage of a new media law…
22 July 2024 Library Croatia: Faktograf journalist Melita Vrsaljko physically assaulted twice in a weekCroatia: Faktograf journalist Melita Vrsaljko physically assaulted twice in a week The undersigned organisations express deep concerns about the physical attacks targeting Melita Vrsaljko, a journalist working for the Croatian…
22 July 2024 Library Digital security in Serbia: Another challenge to media freedomDigital security in Serbia: Another challenge to media freedom Media outlets in the country are increasingly exposed to cyber attacks, online threats and manipulations. We talked about digital security and…
