16 April 2024 Library Feindbild Journalist 8: Fear of self-censorshipFeindbild Journalist 8: Fear of self-censorship In 2023, the number of physical attacks on journalists in Germany increased compared to 2022. Rising from 56 cases in 2022, 69 cases of…
11 April 2024 Library Georgia: MFRR partners strongly condemn new attempts to introduce a “foreign agent” lawGeorgia: MFRR partners strongly condemn new attempts to introduce a “foreign agent” law The undersigned media freedom organizations strongly condemn Georgia’s ruling party’s renewed effort to pass a Russian-style “foreign…
11 April 2024 Library Safety and justice: demanding accountability for attacks against journalists in SerbiaSafety and justice: demanding accountability for attacks against journalists in Serbia Commemorating 25 years since the brutal murder of Serbian journalist Slavko Ćuruvija, media freedom organisations unite to condemn continued…
09 April 2024 Library Three years later: Still no justice for murdered Greek journalist Giorgos KaraivazThree years later: Still no justice for murdered Greek journalist Giorgos Karaivaz Three years have elapsed since the assassination of Giorgos Karaivaz, a veteran Greek crime reporter. Today, the undersigned…
08 April 2024 Library Slovakia: Independence of Slovakia’s leading TV news channel must be protectedSlovakia: Independence of Slovakia’s leading TV news channel must be protected The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Rapid Response are deeply alarmed by the actions of the Slovak government…
05 April 2024 Library Media in Albania, under the blows of powerMedia in Albania, under the blows of power The recent angry attack by the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama against a journalist has brought the constant pressure and intimidation that…
04 April 2024 Library Mission Report: Media Freedom in Romania Ahead of Super Election YearMission Report: Media Freedom in Romania Ahead of Super Election Year Amidst Romania’s super election year, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners unveil their latest mission report, delving into…
28 March 2024 Library MFRR joins call for EU to prioritise rule of lawMFRR joins call for EU to prioritize rule of law The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium joined other media freedom and civil society organisations on Wednesday in calling on the…
26 March 2024 Library Urgent action needed to protect journalists Ana Lalić Hegediš and Dinko GruhonjićUrgent action needed to protect journalists Ana Lalić Hegediš and Dinko Gruhonjić To: Mr Vucic, President of Serbia Mr Stamenkovic, Public Prosecutor in General Public Prosecution and member of the…
22 March 2024 Library Poland: Regulator Fine against TVN appears to punish independent journalismPoland: Regulator Fine against TVN appears to punish independent journalism Poland’s politically controlled media regulator punishes private TV channel for a documentary on child abuse in the church The undersigned…
21 March 2024 Library Serbia: escalating threats and attacks against journalists in Novi SadSerbia: escalating threats and attacks against journalists in Novi Sad The escalation of threats and violence suffered by journalists in Novi Sad, northern Serbia, has reached an unprecedented level in…
21 March 2024 Library North Macedonia, media and public fundsNorth Macedonia, media and public funds In view of the upcoming political and presidential elections, the Macedonian government has reintroduced forms of public funding for the media. However, the country’s…