Daphne Caruana Galizia: Landmark Public Inquiry recommendations must be implemented
On 29 July 2021, the landmark Public Inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia published its conclusions, finding that “the State has…
EU Rule of Law report: Little bark, no bite
On 20 July, the European Commission published the 2021 Rule of Law Report. The document can be a valuable tool that empowers civil society, the EU…
ECPMF highly concerned about raid on home of The Insider editor-in-chief
The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is highly concerned about the raid this morning on the home of investigative journalist Roman…
Turkey: Concern over proposals to introduce new regulation of “fake” and “foreign-funded” news
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and undersigned partner organisations are concerned about and condemn recent statements by Turkish President…
Hungary: MFRR highly alarmed by Pegasus surveillance revelations
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) is highly alarmed by the revelations by a consortium led by French NGO Forbidden Stories about the…
Belarus: Joint call condemning raids on media and HRDs and demanding the release of those detained
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15 July 2021
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Georgia: ECPMF saddened by death of Alexandr Lashkarava
The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECMPF) is saddened by the death of Georgian TV camera operator Alexandr Lashkarava. Last week,…
Albania: Concern after government ally elected to head key media regulator
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today expresses deep concern about the future impartiality and independence of Albania’s Audiovisual Media…
Belarus: Onslaught on free press continues unabatedly
The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) remains highly concerned by the continuing onslaught on independent media in Belarus, which…
UK whistleblower Jonathan Taylor finally freed from extradition torment almost one year on
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July 8, 2021
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Netherlands: Shocking attack on veteran crime reporter requires swift action
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6 July 2021
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Belarus: Call for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau
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2 July 2021
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