10 October 2025 Library Statements Press Freedom at Risk: The Democratic Cost of the EU’s “Chat Control” ProposalPress Freedom at Risk: The Democratic Cost of the EU’s “Chat Control” Proposal The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) -on behalf of the MFRR- is alarmed by…
09 October 2025 Library Bulgaria wants to criminalise alleged privacy violationsBulgaria wants to criminalise alleged privacy violations On 8 October 2025, Bulgaria’s parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee urgently approved, at first reading, amendments to the Criminal Code introduced by the “There…
26 September 2025 Library Statements MFRR condemns police interference with journalistic work in Germany and calls for protection of all journalistsMFRR condemns police interference with journalistic work in Germany and calls for protection of all journalists Since the beginning of September 2025, Mapping Media Freedom (MapMF) has registered two cases…
26 September 2025 Library Statements Bulgaria: Press Freedom Undermined by Political Polarisation and Delayed ReformsBulgaria: Press Freedom Undermined by Political Polarisation and Delayed Reforms Media freedom in Bulgaria faces entrenched challenges in a climate of political polarisation and legislative inertia, with urgent action needed…
25 September 2025 Library Statements France: MFRR condemns new resurgence of police violence against journalistsFrance: MFRR condemn new resurgence of police violence against journalists At least six journalists have been injured since early September while covering the protests against the 2026 national budget plan.…
24 September 2025 Library Bulgaria: Mission to examine media freedom and independent journalismBulgaria: Mission to examine media freedom and independent journalism Between 24-25 September, the International Press Institute (IPI) will join a coalition of international media freedom and journalist organisations travelling to…
19 September 2025 Library Statements Open Letter on Improving Journalists’ Access to the Albanian ParliamentOpen Letter on Improving Journalists’ Access to the Albanian Parliament Thirty media freedom and civil society organisations – including the SafeJournalists Network, MFRR partners, RSF and leading Albanian groups –…
19 September 2025 Library Ukraine: Demand for justice from Russia one year after death of Victoria RoshchynaUkraine: Demand for justice from Russia one year after death of Victoria Roshchyna September 19 marks one year since the death of Victoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist who had been…
18 September 2025 Library Moldova: fears for press freedom in case of pro-Russian victoryMoldova: fears for press freedom in case of pro-Russian victory Journalists warn significant backsliding possible after elections on September 28. On June 23 to 27, the International Press Institute (IPI),…
16 September 2025 Library Statements Monitoring Report January-June 2025Monitoring Report January-June 2025 This Monitoring Report takes stock of the press freedom situation in 36 EU Member States and candidate countries during the first six months of 2025. Between…
12 September 2025 Library Backroom deals to silence independent media in Serbia?Backroom deals to silence independent media in Serbia? As the political situation in Serbia remains explosive, the publication of a controversial private conversation highlights an attempt to muzzle the few…
11 September 2025 Library Statements Türkiye: Stop Throttling Social Media Platforms and Messaging ServicesTürkiye: Stop Throttling Social Media Platforms and Messaging Services Türkiye is increasingly throttling social media platforms and messaging apps to silence online communication at moments of profound political or social…
