I had useful exchanges on challenges to #MediaFreedom throughout the #OSCE, the unique role of the RFoM Mandate, the impact of our work, and the need to uphold Ministerial Council Decision 3/18 on the #SafetyofJournalists and other relevant commitments.

📢The outcomes report from the 10th South East Europe Media Conference is out! Held in Sarajevo, 130+ experts discussed ways to boost media viability & protect public interest journalism for resilient & informed societies. Read the key recommendations 👇 www.osce.org/representati...

Supporting journalists in exile is the next best thing to supporting #MediaFreedom in their home countries, enabling them to report freely, ethically and professionally, protecting freedom of expression, advancing the free flow of information, in line with OSCE commitments.

🗣️OSCE RFoM Central Asia Media Conference “Actioning Media Viability for Informed and Resilient Societies” 📅 13-14 November 📍Tashkent 🇺🇿 Join important discussions on #MediaFreedom! More information👇 www.osce.org/representati...

When attacks against journalists go unpunished, #MediaFreedom is on the line. On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), I reaffirm the need for accountability and adherence to Ministerial Council Decision 3/18. #EndImpunity #ProtectJournalists

Our contribution to @globalfreemedia's #IPIWoCo25: 🔵Power, platforms & press freedom 🔵Digital threats to exiled media 🔵The future of press freedom advocacy 🔵Media freedom, resilience & security 📍Joint Declaration on AI, FoE & #MediaFreedom 👇 www.osce.org/representati...

My statement regarding the killing of FREEDOM journalists Olena Hramova and Yevhen Karmazin, and injuries received by their colleague Oleksandr Kolychiev 👇

Today, together with @Forum_InfoD we launched our new policy manual focusing on promoting availability and accessibility of public interest journalism online. 📰 Press release 👇 www.osce.org/representati... 📘Policy Manual 👇 www.osce.org/representati...

My statement at today’s RFoM conference on “Healthy Online Information Spaces: From Policy Guidance to Pathways Forward” in Vienna 👇

Interested in learning how to safeguard media freedom in the age of Big Tech platforms & AI? Then join our event on the topic. 📅 22 October ⏲️ 09:30 CEST 🏠 Hofburg, online 🖊️ Further info: www.osce.org/representati... 💻 Livestream (15:00-17:30 CEST): www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCCz...

The recovery & reconstruction of #Ukraine must include its media sector, not as an afterthought, but as a cornerstone of resilience, democratic accountability & stability, I said at our event on “Journalists’ Safety in Conflict Times” co-organized with @UKRinOSCE & @ItalyatOSCE.

The bomb attack targeting investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci & his family in #Italy is disturbing. I welcome the swift investigation launched by the Anti-Mafia Investigation Division and look forward to the prosecution. Violence against journalists must not go unpunished.

My statement regarding the killing of RIA Novosti war correspondent Ivan Zuev and injuries received by his colleague Yuri Voytkevich 👇

Great line-up of speakers and session topics for next week’s RFoM conference on media freedom in the digital age. 📅 22 October ⏲️ 09:30 🏠 Hofburg, Zoom 🖊️ Check out the conference agenda 👇 www.osce.org/representati...

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ambassador Jan Braathu Spotlights #MediaFreedom and Journalist Safety at Warsaw Human Dimension Conference #WarsawHDC 🔗Press release 👇 www.osce.org/representati...

Presenting a first look into the upcoming RFoM Policy Manual on “Safeguarding Media Freedom in the Age of Big Tech Platforms and AI”. It is now time to turn commitment into action to safeguard media freedom in our technologically-driven age.

Today, we mark the 8th anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination in #Malta. I honor her courage & commitment to investigative journalism. My Office continues to monitor the ongoing legal proceedings & I repeat my call for full accountability for all those responsible.

On today's Global Ethics Day, I would like to emphasize the importance of ethics in the media. Ethical journalism serves as a cornerstone of public trust and strengthens democracy. It is a key element for protecting #MediaFreedom across the #OSCE region.

My statement regarding the recent brutal fatal attack on journalist Hakan Tosun in Türkiye 👇

It has been a very productive few days at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. Dozens of formal & informal meetings as well as side events demonstrate that the @OSCE as an organization and our work on #MediaFreedom as a key pillar of security, are needed more than ever. #WHDC

19 years ago today, Anna Politkovskaya, a journalist with Novaya Gazeta and a prominent critic of the government, was shot dead in #Russia. The mastermind behind her killing must be brought to justice. Anna’s courage and commitment to independent journalism will not be forgotten.

My statement regarding yesterday's Russian targeted FPV drone attack in that killed journalist Antoni Lallican and severely wounded journalist, Heorgiy Ivanchenko in eastern Ukraine 👇

My statement regarding the serious threat against investigative journalist Giorgia Venturini👇

The orchestrated online attacks against journalist @Fallaras, reportedly by a political party, are cause for concern. Spanish authorities should seek accountability. All political parties should work together to ensure a safe working environment for journalists.

Congratulations to our colleague Paloma Madrigal on being honored as an #OSCE Gender Champion yesterday. Paloma manages our #SOFJO project, a key initiative of my Office dedicated to developing strategies to counter online attacks against women journalists.

Join us at the RFoM conference on media freedom in the digital age, where we’ll launch our Policy Manual on “Safeguarding Media Freedom in the Age of Big Tech Platforms and AI”. 📅 22 October ⏲️ 09:30 🏠 Hofburg, Zoom 🖊️ Further information 👇 www.osce.org/representati...

“AI risks undermining information integrity. Independent media contributes to resilience and thus to comprehensive security," said Philippe Tremblay, Director of the Office of OSCE RFoM at the Cybersecurity conference organized by Finnish Chairpersonship in Helsinki today.

In an online meeting with Georgian media and civil society representatives, I discussed recent #MediaFreedom developments. Media and journalists in #Georgia are working under constant pressure and I commend their dedication and resolve to independent journalism.

This week in Athens and Vienna, I met with state officials, journalists and OSCE field mission representatives to discuss challenges as well as promising initiatives aimed at improving #MediaFreedom in the OSCE region. I look forward to our future cooperation.

Following official visit, @OSCE_RFoM welcomes #Greece’s efforts to promote journalist safety, calls for comprehensive measures to counter Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) 🔗Press statement 👇 www.osce.org/representati...

Recently, I held constructive meetings with Govt. & IO representatives, NGOs & media professionals in Vienna & Malta. Their insights inform my Office’s efforts to advance #MediaFreedom across the #OSCE region.

Yesterday, I congratulated the Belarusian Association of Journalists on its 30-year anniversary. I wish the Belarusian journalists to remain steadfast in the commitment to uphold independent and ethical journalism, and the right to freedom of expression.

Today, I joined a high-level @coe.int-MFT Malta conference, discussing disinformation. To tackle this issue, we need: 🔴greater transparency 🔴independent & ethical journalism 🔴open debate in the public sphere These measures build trust, which is the best antidote to disinformation.

My statement regarding the Helsingin Sanomat case in #Finland. More information on the case👇 www.hs.fi/suomi/art-20...

I am once again compelled to condemn such attacks and urge Russia's full adherence to OSCE commitments and International Humanitarian Law. My statement 👇

In keeping with OSCE commitments accepted and agreed by the Republic of #Serbia, I appeal to the authorities to impartially and expeditiously investigate all reported cases and to ensure that journalists can work safely. My full statement 👇

The situation surrounding the sudden disruption of operations of the Focus Media Group in #Albania is concerning. Property and business disputes should not lead to abrupt halting of media broadcasting.

I welcome Slovak police opening criminal proceedings into the possible assassination of journalist Pavol Rypal (2008), who covered organized crime. After so many years, the renewed investigation underscores that there can be no impunity for crimes against journalists.

My joint statement with OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on our concern regarding the legal proceedings recently initiated against investigative journalist Nataša Miljanović Zubac in Bosnia and Herzegovina 👇

Statement by OSCE RFoM, Ambassador Jan Braathu on the funeral of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna 👇

The two-year prison sentence handed down to journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, imprisoned on 11 January, is concerning and has a chilling effect on independent journalism in #Georgia. I reiterate my call for her release and will closely follow the appeal process.

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Ambassador Jan Braathu calls for an end to violence against the media in #Serbia.

I recently held constructive meetings with Govt. representatives, NGOs & media professionals in Vienna and Helsinki. Their insights on strategies to concretely support journalists & #MediaFreedom in their countries provide important guidance for my work.

As we reflect on the past half century since the signing of the #HelsinkiFinalAct, its spirit is a powerful reminder that lasting security depends on an unwavering commitment to human rights and democratic values such as media freedom — today and always.

Grateful to the OSCE Chairpersonship for hosting the #YouthForum in Helsinki this week. Youth are not only the future, they are essential voices in shaping the present. In today’s complex media and security landscape, their ideas and insights matter.

The panel "Principles in Action: The impact of the OSCE and Launch of Helsinki+50 Fund" highlighted that now more than ever, we should return to the core principles of the Helsinki Final Act and protect #MediaFreedom as a key pillar of democracy and security.

Honouring the memory of brave Serbian journalist, FoNet News Agency founder & editor-in-chief, Zoran Sekulić. His unwavering commitment to ethical, independent reporting leaves a lasting legacy. My heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends & colleagues.

I welcome Nova Broadcasting Group’s recent withdrawal of its court case against journalists Svetlana Bozhilova and Kalin Manolov in #Bulgaria and its commitment to discussing ethical journalism in its programming.

“Societies with free media are better equipped to address tensions before they escalate,” I said at yesterday’s OSCE Human Dimension Committee Meeting. “Media freedom is not a perk of democracy. It is not an optional component of open societies. It is a necessary precondition.”

I held constructive meetings this week with the Ambassadors of Kyrgyzstan and Ireland. We discussed legal issues, SLAPPs disinformation, best practices and our collaborative efforts to advance #MediaFreedom across the #OSCE region.