Italy criminal defamation as part of wider legislative reform
MFRR partners call for the abolition of prison sentences for criminal defamation as part of necessary and overdue legislative reform.
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EU Rule of Law Report: A welcome but insufficient…
Following the publication of the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today calls on the EU to act on the alarming findings to bolster its defence of media freedom and independent journalism across the bloc.
Francesco Cancellato
Francesco Cancellato Francesco Cancellato is the editor-in-chief of the online newspaper Fanpage.it and a member of the board of directors of the European Journalism Centre. From December 2014 to September 2019, he was the editor of the online daily Linkiesta.it. He is the author of The G Factor. Why the Germans Are Right (Fattore G.
Civil Society Open Letter in Response to Recent Spyware…
On behalf of the Spyware Coordination Group, we urge EU institutions to take concrete action against the growing threat of spyware, strengthen digital security, and curb the spread of commercial spyware within the EU.
Europe at a crossroads: Defending democracy depends on defending…
Attacks on media freedom are rising in Europe. On World Press Freedom Day, MFRR urges EU action to defend democracy by protecting journalism.
Serbia: MFRR and SJN urgently call to stop targeting…
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and SafeJournalists Network (SJN) condemn the escalating attacks on journalists and NGOs in Serbia, calling for immediate action to end repression and intimidation.
Georgia, protests and repression
For over 70 days, Georgia has witnessed mass protests met with violent crackdowns and censorship. Journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s case highlights the growing repression. Read more on the ongoing struggle for democracy.
The State of Media Freedom in 2024: 1548 attacks…
Join the MFRR webinar on March 4, 2025, to discuss 1,548 press freedom violations in Europe in 2024. Hear expert insights on key challenges.
Monitoring Report 2024: 1,548 media freedom alerts in the…
The Monitoring Report 2024 reveals 1,548 violations in Europe, with increasing censorship, online harassment, and attacks on media workers.
Trentino, journalism and gag complaints
Journalists in Italy are under siege from SLAPP lawsuits—frivolous legal actions meant to silence independent reporting. Read how these lawsuits impact press freedom and why urgent reforms are needed.
