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Greece: Answers needed over alleged state surveillance of journalist

19/11/2021

The undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today urge the Greek government to immediately provide clarity over allegations that a state intelligence agency conducted surveillance on journalist Stavros Malichudis and the investigative media organisation Solomon, which focuses on refugees and migration in Greece

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Greece: SLAPP lawsuit underscores need for swift EU directive

16/11/2021

The independent media outlet Alterthess received a lawsuit filed by the firm Hellas Gold, convicted of environmental crimes. MFRR partners underline the need for an EU Anti-SLAPP Directive to protect journalists reporting in the public interest

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CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT On the firing of UN human rights whistleblower Emma Reilly

16/11/2021

Together with other 39 organizations, OBCT co-signed a statement in support of whistleblower Emma Reilly, a few days after she was fired by the UN

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Poland: access to public information must not be constrained

15/11/2021

On 15 December, the Constitutional Tribunal will hold a hearing regarding the bill that regulates access to public information. MFRR partners are highly concerned about new possible restrictions on the right to information, as imposing constraints on existing legislation would undermine public transparency and impede media outlets to fulfill their watchdog role

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Slovenia: MFRR welcomes end to STA funding crisis

12/11/2021

A deal signed on 8 November restored state funding to STA for the rest of the year and agreed to a court settlement on overdue back payments. However, MFRR partners raise concerns that UKOM's oversight of STA's financial activities could infringe on editorial independence, while the deal could weaken the financial sustainability of STA in the long term

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Open Letter to EU Policy-Makers: How the Digital Services Act (DSA) can Tackle Disinformation

05/11/2021

Written in August 2021,the letter examines the Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU’s draft law on internet safety and accountability, that would introduce sweeping change to our online environment. Unfortunately, the law does not tackle disinformation head on

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IPI Job Announcement: Head of Advocacy

05/11/2021

Deadline 8 December: the International Press Institute (IPI) is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Head of Advocacy to drive the organization’s global advocacy and campaign work in support of press freedom and independent journalism at a critical time

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EFJ: free training for journalists to enhance their safety

22/10/2021

With this in mind, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) as part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) has developed this course to address individual journalists with the aims to enhance their personal capacities in making aware of operational media associated risks and provide them with practical tools and operational media field experience to mitigate those risks

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Remembering Daphne

16/10/2021

International civil society coalition marks fourth anniversary of the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia with renewed call for justice

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Italy: Journalists face fresh violence covering ‘green pass’ protests

15/10/2021

The undersigned partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) are highly concerned about yet another series of violent attacks and threats to journalists and media workers covering protests against the government’s pandemic-related measures across Italy

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