Georgia: Media Freedom groups condemn latest attacks on journalists by ruling party activists and police - Article

The undersigned media freedom, journalists’, and freedom of expression organizations strongly condemn the recent physical and verbal attacks on independent media by activists of the Georgian Dream ruling party and a police officer

Moldovan women journalists challenging Russian disinformation - Article

Last fall, Moldovan investigative journalists Natalia Zaharescu and Măriuța Nistor infiltrated the network of pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Șor for three months. They documented the illegal techniques used to mobilize people and the risks faced by journalists working in this context

By Gian Marco Moisé

Originally published by OBCT. Also available in ITA

Manual for the Safety of Journalists in Albania - Reports

The Manual for the Safety of Journalists in Albania offers practical guidance on prevention, protection, and prosecution, focusing on women and young journalists, to strengthen newsroom safety and safeguard press freedom

EU Rule of Law Report: A welcome but insufficient response to deteriorating media freedom - Article

OBCT joins MFRR partners in responding to the publication of the European Commission's 2025 Rule of Law Report, urging the EU to strengthen its commitment to media freedom and the protection of independent journalism

Serbia: Media freedom continues to decline at alarming speed, EU must take action - Article

 OBCT joins free expression organisations in condemning the decline of media freedom in Serbia

2025 Rule of Law Report – Country Chapter: Romania - Reports

The 2025 Rule of Law Report highlights persistent challenges to media independence in Romania, including opaque political advertising, weak regulatory enforcement, limited ownership transparency, and stalled reforms to public service media governance

Organisations across Europe take part in actions against SLAPPs as Greenpeace International brings a groundbreaking legal case - Article

OBCT joins free expression organisations for the European Day of Action against SLAPPs

Challenges to the Rule of Law and Media Freedom in Montenegro - Reports

This shadow report provides an updated overview of the media landscape in Montenegro, highlighting the most pressing issues affecting the sector. Particular attention is given to political influence over the public broadcaster, the media regulator, and the broader impact of foreign actors

Shadow Report on Media Freedom in North Macedonia - Reports

This shadow report offers an updated overview of North Macedonia’s media landscape. It highlights both positive developments and persisting or emerging challenges. The report also includes a set of recommendations addressed to national authorities and EU stakeholders, urging decisive action to uphold media freedom in line with European and international standards

Kosovo: Steadfast support for Flutura Kusari as she seeks justice against Mentor Llugaliu’s harassment - Article

OBCT joins free expression organizations in expressing support for colleague Flutura Kusari, Senior Legal Advisor at the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), who has been the target of a prolonged online harassment campaign