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Albania: MFRR and SafeJournalists condemn blatant intimidation of journalists covering parliamentary elections

22/05/2025

OBCT joins partners from the Media Freedom Rapid Response and the SafeJournalists Network in raising alarm over numerous incidents of intimidation and obstruction faced by journalists covering the Albanian parliamentary elections

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Croatia: a country dossier ahead of the MFRR Media Freedom mission

16/05/2025

A dossier that highlights what is at stake in Croatia and for the journalists working in the country, ahead of the visit of the MFRR delegation to Zagreb.

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Hungary: Foreign funding bill poses most serious threat to independent media in years

16/05/2025

OBCT joins MFRR partners in urging the EU to take action against Hungary’s proposed foreign funding bill, which poses a serious threat to freedom of expression and media freedom

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Croatia: MFRR Media Freedom Mission to Visit Zagreb

16/05/2025

Between 19 and 21 May, Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partner organisations will conduct a press freedom mission to Zagreb, Croatia.

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France: MFRR and RSF renew calls to end police violence after new attacks on journalists at May Day protest

14/05/2025

OBCT joins freedom of expression organizations in condemning state security forces' violence against journalists covering the International Workers’ Day protest in Paris

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Croatia: Weekly Novosti faces drastic funding cuts amid political pressure

07/05/2025

MFRR partners condemn the drastic cuts in funding for the weekly magazine Novosti, the only print media for the Serb minority in Croatia

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Europe at a crossroads: defending democracy depends on defending media freedom

03/05/2025

On World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners express solidarity with all journalists and media professionals who face threats, intimidation, and attacks for their work. In these challenging times of socio-political turmoil in Europe and beyond, public interest journalism is more crucial than ever, as journalists continue to work under increasing pressure. We call for decisive action by the European Union, its member states, and candidate countries to uphold and protect media freedom

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Media Freedom Rapid Response Input regarding the EU Democracy Shield

30/04/2025

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) has submitted its official input to the EU Democracy Shield, emphasizing the need to uphold media resilience and journalist safety as essential pillars for safeguarding democracy in Europe

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Commissioner Virkkunen acknowledges crucial role of journalism in Europe’s Defense and Preparedness agenda

30/04/2025

Partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) met with European Commission Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen, on 27 April 2025, to address increasing challenges concerning the economic viability, online safety of journalists, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the media landscape

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Albania: Media freedom groups welcome court verdict on seizure of journalist Elton Qyno’s equipment

29/04/2025

SafeJournalists Network, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcome the decision of the Constitutional Court of Albania which overturned the lower-court orders allowing the search and seizure of journalist Elton Qyno’s equipment, reinforcing the importance of protecting journalistic sources and freedom of expression in line with international standards

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