21 June 2021 Library Independent media under attack in Poland: the case of TVN24Independent media under attack in Poland: the case of TVN24 In the latest example of pressure on independent media in Poland, U.S.-owned broadcaster TVN24 could lose its broadcasting licence following…
18 June 2021 Library Germany’s Federal Constitutional Protection Act removed protection for journalistsGermany’s Federal Constitutional Protection Act removed protection for journalists On 10 June 2021, the German Bundestag approved amendments to the Federal Constitutional Protection Act, removing legal provisions that exempted journalists…
14 June 2021 Library Slovakia Supreme Court hearing is crucial test in battle against ImpunitySlovakia Supreme Court hearing is crucial test in battle against Impunity On June 15 the Slovak Supreme Court is expected to rule on the appeal brought by prosecutors against last…
14 June 2021 Library Poland: PKN Orlen media purchase violates EU merger rules and media pluralism standardsPoland: PKN Orlen media purchase violates EU merger rules and media pluralism standards The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today said that allowing the acquisition of regional newspaper publisher Polska…
12 June 2021 Library Biden urged to address media freedom in Hungary and Poland during Europe visitBiden urged to address media freedom in Hungary and Poland during Europe visit The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) has published an open letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, urging…
11 June 2021 Library Two decades of impunity for murder of Serbian journalist Milan PantićTwo decades of impunity for murder of Serbian journalist Milan Pantić To mark the twentieth anniversary of the killing of Serbian journalist Milan Pantić, the International Press Institute (IPI) today…
11 June 2021 Library Albania: MFRR partners concerned about restrictions on access to ParliamentAlbania: MFRR partners concerned about restrictions on access to Parliament Concerns over new restrictions for journalists and media workers in access to Parliament To: Speaker of the Parliament of Albania,…
10 June 2021 Library Poland: Orlen continues editorial purge at Polska PressPoland: Orlen continues editorial purge at Polska Press A purge of editorial management at regional newspapers owned by Polska Press has gathered pace in the last month, as the shockwaves…
09 June 2021 Library Slovenia: MFRR calls on Prime Minister Jansa to stop tweeting insultsSlovenia: MFRR calls on Prime Minister Jansa to stop tweeting insults The partners in the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) are dismayed by Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša’s disparaging tweet…
09 June 2021 Library IPI welcomes EU infringement proceedings against Hungary over silencing of KlubrádióIPI welcomes EU infringement proceedings against Hungary over silencing of Klubrádió The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomed the long overdue launch of infringement proceedings by the European Commission against…
07 June 2021 Library Netherlands: 8 out of 10 journalists have experienced violence or threatsNetherlands: 8 out of 10 journalists have experienced violence or threats In the Netherlands, more than eight in ten journalists have experienced some form of aggression of threat, according to…
02 June 2021 Library Serbia: Investigative outlet KRIK sued by state security agency directorSerbia: Investigative outlet KRIK sued by state security agency director The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) is deeply concerned by the lawsuit targeted at a journalist and the editor-in-chief of…
