One continent, four trajectories: press freedom in Europe from 2016 to 2026 medium.com/@danieleruzz...

For 27 years, the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation has fought for justice after his murder. Now it has been ordered to pay damages to those acquitted in the case. This is a devastating setback in the fight against impunity in Serbia. www.mfrr.eu/serbia-solid...

🌍 The monitoring data of @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social showed that in the past six years, 27 journalists, media workers, media owners or staff guarding media offices have been killed in line of duty or because of their work in European countries. @globalfreemedia.bsky.social

📸 Sielke of @balcanicaucaso.org and Patrick of @ecpmf.bsky.social spent the week in Riga and Vilnius with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, meeting journalists, researchers, officials and policy experts to explore how the Baltic states respond to disinformation.

#Georgia 🇬🇪 @europeanjournalists.org, which is part of @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social, warned that since 2024, "the country’s media landscape has grown increasingly hostile & perilous," with journalists exposed to physical and legal attacks.

#Serbia: We support the letter of @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social partners to European ministers, calling for EU funds to Serbia to be suspended in response to the increased violence against journalists and the central role played by the authorities. @europeanjournalists.org www.ifj.org//media-centr...

Violence against journalists in Serbia reflects a pattern of intimidation, institutional failure, and impunity. Our latest webinar looked at how this cycle can be challenged, and what role the EU should play. Recording now available: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_n4...

Today, Karakutu is publishing its first batch of archived materials. Between 2020 and 2025, we monitored over 800 press freedom attacks in Turkey. In our new interview, Viera Zuborova explains why @correctiv.org's digital archive is essential for public memory: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtFF...

🚨 Every day, we monitor press freedom in Europe and log new alerts as they happen. Journalists continue to face threats, intimidation and attacks, often without any accountability. Our roundup brings together some of the cases recorded this week: www.mappingmediafreedom.org Here are a few of them.

#Georgia has faced one of the most serious deteriorations of press freedom in Europe. Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli has been jailed for over a year on political charges. Together with @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social, we call on EU institutions to take urgent action against this crackdown on free press.

The MFRR joins the European Commission’s Anti-SLAPP event at a crucial moment for press freedom in Europe. As abusive lawsuits continue to silence journalists and watchdogs, Europe must move from commitments to enforcement, protection, and real support for those targeted: www.mfrr.eu/as-deadline-...

Today is the deadline for EU Member States to transpose the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive. Yet implementation remains fragmented, delayed, and alarmingly incomplete. MFRR calls for urgent, robust transposition to protect journalists and media from abusive litigation. www.mfrr.eu/as-deadline-...

I cronisti vanno tutelati, ora l’Italia recepisca la direttiva Ue anti Slapp www.editorialedomani.it/politica/eur...

The recording of our #WPFD 2026 webinar is now available! “Serbia’s spiral of violence” examines the structural nature of the country’s media freedom crisis and the role the EU can play in responding to intimidation, impunity, and pressure on journalists: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_n4...

#Georgia’s media freedom crisis is escalating. Since December 2023, we have documented 319 violations affecting 555 journalists and media organisations. MFRR partners call for urgent EU action to support independent media and hold those responsible accountable. www.mfrr.eu/georgia-an-e...

To mark #WPFD, MFRR publishes six years of monitoring data: www.mfrr.eu/world-press-... Since 2020, we have recorded 6,092 violations affecting more than 10,200 journalists and media-related entities. The data shows sustained, structural pressure on press freedom across Europe.

On Sunday we celebrated World Press Freedom Day. As we reflect on the state of press freedom across Europe, explore our Monitoring Report 2025. Over the course of 2025, we recorded 1,481 violations affecting 2,377 journalists and media entities across 36 countries: www.mfrr.eu/monitoring-r...

Join us today at 13:00 CET to talk about media crisis in Serbia! Register here: www.mfrr.eu/world-press-...

On Monday, 4 May, 13:00 CET: a closer look at Serbia’s deepening media freedom crisis. From isolated attacks to a structural cycle of violence and impunity; what can the EU actually do? Join us for our World Press Freedom Day webinar: www.mfrr.eu/world-press-...

📅 On Monday, join our webinar to examine the role the European Union can play in responding to Serbia’s deepening media freedom crisis and discuss how existing mechanisms have fallen short. Register here: www.mfrr.eu/world-press-...

When attacks on journalists become the norm, responses must change. On #WPFD, we examine Serbia’s spiral of violence and what meaningful EU action could look like. Register for our upcoming webinar and join the discussion: www.mfrr.eu/world-press-...

‼️ We strongly condemn the intensifying use of Article 217/A of the Turkish Penal Code — widely known as the “disinformation law” — to arrest, detain, and prosecute journalists, and call on the govt to repeal the provision and release all journalists imprisoned under it. www.mfrr.eu/turkey-inter...

🚨 Every day, we monitor press freedom in Europe and log new alerts as they happen. Journalists continue to face threats, intimidation and attacks, often without any accountability. Our roundup brings together some of the cases recorded this week: www.mappingmediafreedom.org Here are a few of them.

#Italy 🇮🇹 @europeanjournalists.org & its @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social partners welcomed the acquittal of writer @robertosaviano.bsky.social in a defamation case & added that the issue reflects broader patterns in which legal action is used to silence critical voices.

"To prosecute a writer means to threaten everyone and push writing to be “freeze-dried.” This means you can explain reality, you can disclose it, and while doing so you must keep calm, serene; you must not touch crucial issues… You must avoid angering anyone. This marks the death of thinking."

The acquittal of writer and journalist Roberto Saviano in a criminal defamation case brought by the current Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini, is a landmark ruling for press freedom and freedom of expression in #Italy. @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

🚨 MFRR condemns violent, discrediting remarks in Serbian Parliament. Culture Minister Nikola Selaković said “something bad should happen” to journalist Dinko Gruhonjić, who already faces threats. N1 and Nova outlets were also attacked. Authorities must de-escalate now. ndnv.org/2026/04/ndnv...

⚡️ A new Czech bill would replace licence fees with state funding for Czech Television and Czech Radio, while reducing their budgets. This risks weakening financial independence and increasing political influence over public media. Our statement: www.mfrr.eu/czech-republ...

More than 8 years after the assassination of Daphne, Malta has yet to implement meaningful media reforms. Findings from the European Commission confirm no real progress on safeguarding journalists. Commitments must now translate into concrete legislative action: www.mfrr.eu/malta-govern...

Good news for journalism! The acquittal of @robertosaviano.bsky.social reinforces the importance of freedom of expression and open debate in Italy. Read our full statement 👇️ www.mfrr.eu/italy-landma...

🚨 Every day, we monitor press freedom in Europe and log new alerts as they happen. Journalists continue to face threats, intimidation and attacks, often without any accountability. Our roundup brings together some of the cases recorded this week: www.mappingmediafreedom.org Here are a few of them.

Hungary has a rare chance for a media reset. MFRR urges the new Tisza government to prioritise reforms restoring pluralism, independence, and EU-aligned standards. Read our statement 👇️ www.mfrr.eu/hungary-medi...

What would it take to rebuild media freedom in Hungary? In this webinar, MFRR hosts leading experts to assess the impact of 15 years of media policy under Viktor Orbán and explore concrete recommendations for democratic reform: youtu.be/g5UecUrXSzg

The MFRR partners condemn the arrest and deportation of Afgan Sadygov from Georgia to Azerbaijan. Sadygov’s deportation constitutes a blatant violation of Georgia’s commitments under the ECHR and demands strong international condemnation. www.mfrr.eu/georgia-afga...

Over the past 6 years, we have recorded more than 6,000 media freedom violations across Europe: www.mapmf.org/explorer?f.f... These cases expose patterns of violence, intimidation and impunity that would otherwise remain invisible. Tracking them is a first step towards accountability.

Five years after the murder of Giorgos Karaivaz, justice remains out of reach. No new arrests. No investigative progress. Two suspects still at large. This is impunity. Greek authorities must act now to deliver accountability.

‼️ The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium expresses its deep concern over the complaint filed against consortium partner @freepressunlimited.bsky.social in relation to its fundraising activities supporting journalists in Gaza. www.mapmf.org/alert/34743

What is at stake for media freedom in #Hungary? Watch our latest webinar analysing election risks, reform plans and the future of independent journalism: youtu.be/g5UecUrXSzg

#Slovakia’s proposed media law overhaul and layoffs at public broadcaster STVR raise serious concerns. MFRR warns of risks to regulator independence and possible violations of the European Media Freedom Act. Our full statement 👇️ www.mfrr.eu/slovakia-bil...

Today at 15:00 CET, @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social host a webinar on Hungary’s election and the future of media freedom: www.mfrr.eu/media-freedo... Join journalists and experts to discuss the risks, reform proposals and democratic challenges facing independent media ahead of the 12 April vote.

In Serbia journalists face record levels of violence, death threats and online smear campaigns. The government must act now to protect journalists + media freedom. Read about our mission with @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social and the @coe.int safety platform. www.article19.org/resources/se...

Following a two-day mission to #Serbia we warn that media freedom is in a downward spiral amidst record levels of physical attacks on journalists and rampant online smear campaigns led or amplified by influential members of the ruling party.🧵 @coemediafreedom.bsky.social @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

#Serbia: The authorities must stop the spiral of violence against journalists. Read our statement following a joint mission to Belgrade with @coemediafreedom.bsky.social and @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social partners⬇️ www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/serb...

Today at 15:00 CET, we will discuss what #Hungary’s upcoming election could mean for media freedom: www.mfrr.eu/media-freedo... The webinar will look at the risks of another Fidesz term, the opposition’s reform agenda, and what long-term democratic reform would require. Join us!

🚨 294 violations, 513 affected journalists – Serbia’s press freedom crisis deepens. Together with @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social and @coemediafreedom.bsky.social, ECPMF calls on authorities to act urgently to protect journalists and ensure accountability. www.ecpmf.eu/serbian-auth...

🇭🇺 Hungary: Happening this Thursday! Join IPI & @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social for a discussion on the implications of the upcoming parliamentary elections for independent media. 🗓️ April 2, 2026 | 15:00 CET 👉️ Register: buff.ly/IegOLpD

We strongly condemn the baseless accusation against @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social as a serious escalation in #Hungary’s campaign to crush independent journalism 🧵 @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

Serbia’s journalists face rising violence, online attacks, and shocking impunity. The latest MFRR mission, held in collaboration with @coemediafreedom.bsky.social, warns that media freedom is in a downward spiral. Read the full findings below. www.mfrr.eu/serbian-auth...

Happening on Thursday 📅 Viktor Orbán’s govt has turned Hungary into one of the EU’s starkest media freedom crises, with independent journalism facing sustained political, economic and regulatory pressure. Join us on 2 April to talk about the upcoming election: https://ow.ly/JoKi50Yy6fI

For 6 years, MFRR has monitored media freedom violations across EU Member States and candidate countries. From 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2025, we recorded more than 6,000 violations, 1,200 physical attacks, 27 journalists killed and 700 injured: www.mapmf.org/explorer?f.f...