Italy: Landmark ruling in press freedom case
Roberto Saviano acquitted in a landmark ruling against Matteo Salvini, highlighting SLAPP risks and press freedom protections in Italy.
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Italy: MFRR flags ongoing media freedom erosion
Media freedom in Italy has continued its overall downward trajectory in the past two years, amidst the car bomb attack on one of the country’s most famous journalists, new spyware attacks on reporters, politicisation of the public broadcaster, legal harassment of journalists by governing politicians, and continued concerns over media pluralism, partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) said today.
Italy: MFRR to conduct follow-up media freedom mission to…
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners will conduct an advocacy mission to Rome on 9–10 March 2026 to assess key developments affecting press and media freedom in the country and push for implementation of crucial reforms.
Meloni’s Italy puts media freedom under pressure, regardless of…
This article is part of a series published by IPI and written by expert guest contributors from across Europe on different threats facing media freedom and independent journalism. The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of IPI.
Italy: Car bomb attack on investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci…
A car bomb targeting Italian journalist Sigfrido Ranucci exposes deepening threats to press freedom in Italy. Media freedom organisations demand urgent protection and justice.
Italy: Call for full transparency after Fanpage editor-in-chief surveilled…
Fanpage’s editor-in-chief, Francesco Cancellato, was targeted with Graphite spyware, raising concerns over journalist surveillance in the EU. We demand urgent investigation.
Italy: Salvini’s video reignites debate over RAI independence
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) backs concerns expressed over the editorial independence of Italian public broadcaster RAI.
Italy: MFRR calls for constructive dialogue on media freedom…
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners stand in solidarity with journalists in Italy and call for an immediate end to all forms of attacks against them.
Mission Report – Silencing the Fourth Estate: Italy’s Democratic…
Discover the alarming decline of media freedom in Italy, marked by political interference, legal harassment of journalists, and potential threats to news agencies. Read the latest findings from the MFRR mission.
Silencing the Fourth Estate: Italy’s democratic drift
On July 29, MFRR will host a webinar to mark the publication of the final report following the MFRR mission to Rome.
