21 October 2026 Statements Serbia, Europe is watching: Media freedom is a cornerstone of democratic electionsThe undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and Safe Journalists Network (SJN) ahead of the parliamentary elections on 25 October are alarmed by the spiral of violence…
04 September 2026 Statements Press freedom at stake in upcoming Saxony-Anhalt electionsThe undersigned partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) view the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt with great concern. On Sunday, 6 September, a decision will also be…
19 June 2025 Statements Serbia: Media regulator election again made a mockery of EU-required reformsProcess to appoint new members of media regulator council was again conducted in non-transparent and discriminatory manner. The process for the appointment of new members to the council of…
10 June 2025 Statements Poland: New president urged to commit to press freedom reformsFollowing the victory of Karol Nawrocki in Poland’s presidential election on 1 June, the undersigned media freedom organisations today call on the president elect to commit to building a cross-party…
22 May 2025 Statements Albania: MFRR and SafeJournalists condemn blatant intimidation of journalists covering parliamentary electionsThe Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and the SafeJournalists Network (SJN) today raise alarm over numerous incidents of intimidation and obstruction faced by journalists covering the Albanian parliamentary elections. Since…
11 March 2025 Statements TikTok ban in Albania threatens freedom of expression ahead of general electionsSafeJournalists Network (SJN), the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners, and civil society organisations express serious concern regarding the Albanian Council of Ministers’ decision on March 6, 2025, to suspend…