08 April 2026 Library Georgia: Afgan Sadygov’s deportation represents a stark example of transnational repression, demands urgent international responseGeorgia: Afgan Sadygov’s deportation represents a stark example of transnational repression, demands urgent international response The undersigned MFRR partners, and other media freedom, journalist and freedom of expression organisations today…
02 April 2026 Library Slovakia: Bill on media regulatory restructuring and public media layoffs a crucial test for EMFASlovakia: Bill on media regulatory restructuring and public media layoffs a crucial test for EMFA The undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today express alarm regarding a…
27 March 2026 Library Statements Hungary: Espionage charges against investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi ahead of elections mark another dangerous step toward Orbán’s authoritarian ruleHungary: Espionage charges against investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi ahead of elections mark another dangerous step toward Orbán’s authoritarian rule Hungary’s most renowned investigative journalist, Szabolcs Panyi, faces politically motivated espionage…
26 March 2026 Library Statements MFRR’s vision for the European Centre for Democratic ResilienceMFRR’s vision for the European Centre for Democratic Resilience The partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) have called on the European Commission and EU Member States to…
26 March 2026 Library Joint letter to EU: Current visa policies obstruct Turkish journalists’ mobilityJoint letter to EU: Current visa policies obstruct Turkish journalists’ mobility The undersigned MFRR partners and other press freedom, freedom of expression, journalists’ and human rights organizations sent the following…
25 March 2026 Library Statements Czech Republic: IPI advocacy mission to Prague raises alarm over looming media freedom threatsCzech Republic: IPI advocacy mission to Prague raises alarm over looming media freedom threats On 10–11 March, the International Press Institute (IPI) conducted an advocacy mission to Prague together with…
23 March 2026 Library Statements Media in Serbia: Attacks and pressure are intensifyingMedia in Serbia: attacks and pressure are intensifying Journalists and outlets critical of Serbia’s political leadership are consistently targeted by high-ranking state officials, with professional associations reporting a record number…
20 March 2026 Library Statements Serbia: Coordinated smear campaign by the Centre for Social Stability requires urgent response from authoritiesSerbia: Coordinated smear campaign by the Centre for Social Stability requires urgent response from authorities Over the past month, the Centre for Social Stability, a non-governmental organisation known for targeting…
20 March 2026 Library Statements Serbia: Media freedom mission to probe longstanding challenges and advocate for reformSerbia: Media freedom mission to probe longstanding challenges and advocate for reform On 26-27 March 2026, partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and of the Council of…
12 March 2026 Library Georgia: New laws threaten to paralyze independent mediaGeorgia: New laws threaten to paralyze independent media The International Press Institute (IPI) today strongly condemns the Georgian parliament’s adoption of a sweeping new legislative package that criminalises foreign funding…
10 March 2026 Library Statements Systemic Siege of Independent Journalism in Türkiye: Media Freedom Mission Report 2025Systemic Siege of Independent Journalism in Türkiye: Media Freedom Mission Report 2025 A coalition of eight international press freedom organisations, including ECPMF and OBCT as part of MFRR, conducted the…
08 March 2026 Library Statements Gender-based violence, a growing weapon against women journalistsGender-based violence, a growing weapon against women journalists To mark International Women’s Day, partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) published alarming data highlighting the continued and systematic targeting…
