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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
ECPMF’s Monitoring Officer @obefintlig.bsky.social met with a delegation of journalists and media workers from Arabic-speaking countries at HTWK Leipzig as part of a German-Arab exchange led by the Goethe-Institut. Discussions covered media freedom monitoring, the role of data and TNR.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Hamburg´s Press Freedom Week is coming up! We will host a reading and dialogue as part of the week on 14 October from 17:30-19:00. Register here: cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/for... The event will be held in English.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Journalists covering protests and politically sensitive events in France continue to face serious safety concerns. Our new report highlights violence against journalists, including incidents involving law enforcement, as well as delays in accountability for misconduct: www.mfrr.eu/france-missi...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Join us on this year´s Voices Festival in Thessaloniki from 26-28 November 2026: voicesfestival.eu For ECPMF it will be the 2nd edition as the consortium's partner. You can find us sharing a booth with the @efjeurope - be prepared for many different activities!
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
20 years ago, Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in Moscow. She spent years exposing human rights abuses despite threats and attempts to silence her. We remember Anna and her commitment to the truth, and we continue to stand with journalists who risk their lives. Her courage will never be forgotten.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Our UNCOVERED 2026 was way more than a conference on investigative reporting. It became a space for journalists to connect and collaborate across borders, navigate growing pressure and keep producing journalism that makes difference: uncovered.ij4.eu/https://unco...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The AfD wants to terminate the MDR state treaty in Saxony-Anhalt. What would that mean in practice? Michael Naumann of MDR explains the possible consequences for public service broadcasting, regional reporting and local communities. Watch our interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGOx...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
More time to apply for SAFE. Independent media in the Eastern Partnership region can receive up to €5,000 for training that strengthens reporting, safety and resilience. ❗️ New deadline: 4 October 2026 Find the application form and full eligibility criteria here: www.ecpmf.eu/safe-media-c...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
150 journalists and media experts. 32 countries. Two days in Budapest. UNCOVERED 2026 brought the investigative journalism community together to discuss cross-border reporting, safety, political pressure, newsroom sustainability and impact. Here’s the recap: uncovered.ij4.eu/https://unco...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Independent media in the Eastern Partnership region can apply for up to €5,000 for training in digital security, physical safety, mental health, journalism and editorial skills, or operational capacity. ❗️ New application deadline: 4 October 2026 Apply: www.ecpmf.eu/safe-media-c...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
They never set out to become war reporters. ‘The Only Material’ tells the stories of Ukrainian journalists whose work was meant to cover climate, science and justice — until war reshaped everything. Join us in Leipzig. Opening: 22 Oct, 18:00 Free admission: forms.gle/HZCHJ17y2MFz...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Moldova’s EU accession process is reshaping the country’s media landscape. Join us on 1 October at 14:00 CET for a closer look at the progress made, the challenges that remain, and what they mean for press freedom. Join us: www.mfrr.eu/webinars/mol...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Hamburg´s Press Freedom Week is coming up! We will host a reading and dialogue on 14 October. Exile journalists Olga Bubich and Leyla Mustafayeva will be talking about their challenges with continuing their profession after displacement. Register here: rb.gy/3f4wx7
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In 2024, the EU opened accession negotiations with Moldova. On 1 October, we will host a webinar exploring the findings of the Shadow Report on Media Freedom and EU Accession in Moldova and the challenges facing journalists and independent media in the country. Join us: www.mfrr.eu/webinars/mol...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
War changes more than what journalists report on. It changes their homes, routines, ambitions and the lives they imagined for themselves. The Only Material brings these stories to Leipzig, together with the Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum and Headliner gUG: www.ecpmf.eu/the-only-mat...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Last week we joined the "Media Freedom Workshop" in Budapest, hosted by @eurliberalforum.bsky.social and Republikon Foundation. A great policy lab on the role of media, trust, and the future of journalism with press workers and media experts from across the region.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🇪🇺 We are now in Brussels! Our Monitoring Officer Cara Räker is attending the Democracy Fair of the European Commission’s European Citizens’ Panel. ECPMPF has been invited to speak about the meaning of press freedom for democratic resilience.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
That's a wrap on #IJ4EU UNCOVERED 2026! Two days, sharp conversations, and a community that carries the work forward long after the conference is over. Thank you to everyone who showed up and stayed for the hard stories. See you next time!
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Day two of UNCOVERED 2026 opens slowly! Emma Thomasson on the everyday tensions and communication styles that quietly wear journalists down, and practical ways to manage conflict and support one another before it takes a toll. #IJ4EU
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"What It Costs: An Open Table on Gender and Investigation" — a working session on the toll investigative work takes on women in the field, moving from naming the problem to sharing what actually helps. Organised with Women in Media NGO. #IJ4EU
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Next on stage is András Pethő! "Making films is very painful, so do not try it at home. But it definitely pays off." — jokes András from @direkt36.bsky.social, he held a presentation on building a reader-funded investigative newsroom in Hungary.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Cross-border Snapshots #1" with Juliette Gerbais moderating: gas diversification, conflict scrap metal, biofuel fraud, mining and survival, Big Tech data centres, and conflict gold. Six #IJ4EU grantees, each has five minutes to present their project.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Javier Luque from @globalfreemedia.bsky.social led a hands-on workshop today at UNCOVERED 2026 on defending investigative reporters from online backlash, digital vulnerabilities, threat assessment and counter-tactics for publishing safely. #IJ4EU
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Our editor-in-chief wrote to us from prison: 'You must continue your work.' So we continue, even in exile." — Orkhan Mammad from Meydan TV, on reporting on Azerbaijan from Berlin after his outlet was forced into exile at UNCOVERED 2026.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Hungary, an EU country, has been turned into the Kremlin's vessel." — @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social (VSquare/Direkt36), on why he began investigating Russian interference in Hungary after facing espionage accusations for reporting on it.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"What keeps us doing our job is pursuing the truth. People have the right to know what is going on behind the back." — Aleksandra Bogdani from BIRN Albania, on more than two decades of investigative reporting in Albania. At #IJ4EU UNCOVERED 2026.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"The essential question is: how is power working when no one is looking?" — @dogueroglu.com (Ortak) at UNCOVERED 2026, on why isolated stories often reveal bigger, corrupted system patterns, and why Turkey's governments withhold information to keep them running.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Scams are the second crime after drug trafficking." — @nicoschmidt.io from @investigate-europe.eu, on why continued reporting on Scam Europe matters, as online fraud costs Europeans billions each year: www.investigate-europe.eu/themes/inves... Happening in Budapest at UNCOVERED 2026.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"There will be some sort of accountability, but beyond that there was also an aspect of not giving up and keeping the story going." — @andreipopoviciu.bsky.social, on his investigation into Europe's mercenary recruitment network in the DRC: investigativejournalismforeu.net/projects/eur...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"It was horrible to see the lack of support about journalists' killings in Gaza." — Hoda Osman (ARIJ), on The Gaza Project, the Forbidden Stories-led investigation into the killing of journalists in Gaza and the West Bank: forbiddenstories.org/the-gaza-pro...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"How do we define impact for journalistic work?" — @stephanehorel.bsky.social at UNCOVERED 2026, reflecting on The Forever Pollution Project, which mapped 17,000+ PFAS contamination sites across Europe: foreverpollution.eu/about/
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Democracies face profound challenges — your work is more important than ever." Miriam Bruns from Goethe-Institut Budapest opens #IJ4EU UNCOVERED 2026, thanking the investigative journalism community for its work informing citizens.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🎉 UNCOVERED 2026 kicks off now in Budapest! Two days of cross-border investigative journalism, #IJ4EU grantees, and tonight's Impact Award Ceremony! Follow along for live updates from the sessions!
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Last year, The Only Material brought the stories of Ukrainian journalists to Berlin. This October, the exhibition continues its journey to Leipzig. Join us for the opening on 22 October at the Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum: www.ecpmf.eu/the-only-mat...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join our event “Beyond borders” on 14 October as part of Hamburg´s Press Freedom Week! Exile journalists from Azerbaijan and Belarus will be talking about the challenges they face when continuing their profession after displacement. Register here: rb.gy/3f4wx7
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Bedrohungen gegen Journalistinnen sichtbar machen und Entwicklungen dokumentieren: Dafür steht unsere jährliche „Feindbildstudie“. Für die kommende Ausgabe suchen wir Unterstützung durch einen Werkstudent*in (m/w/d): ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/2340937?...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
⚡ The Only Material exhibition is coming to Leipzig! Organised by ECPMF, together with the German Museum of Books and Writing and the Headliner gUG, the exhibition highlights the stories of Ukrainian journalists. Come to the launch event on 22 October: www.ecpmf.eu/the-only-mat...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Wir suchen Unterstützung für unsere jährliche „Feindbildstudie“ zu Anfeindungen und Bedrohungen gegen Journalistinnen in Deutschland. Bewirb dich als Werkstudent*in (m/w/d) und unterstütze unser Team von November 2026 bis Mai 2027: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/2340937?...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Unterstütze unser Team bei der “Feindbildstudie”, die sich mit Anfeindungen und Bedrohungen gegenüber Journalist*innen in Deutschland befasst. Wir suchen eine*n Werkstudent*in (m/w/d) von November 2026 bis Mai 2027: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/2340937?...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Unterstütze unser Team bei der “Feindbildstudie”, die sich mit Anfeindungen und Bedrohungen gegenüber Journalist*innen in Deutschland befasst. Wir suchen eine*n Werkstudent*in (m/w/d) von November 2026 bis Mai 2027: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/2340937?...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Du interessierst dich für Pressefreiheit und die Mitarbeit an Studien? Dann bewirb dich als Werkstudent*in (m/w/d) und unterstütze unser Team 16 h/Woche bei der Durchführung der jährlichen „Feindbildstudie“: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/2340937?...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
What does it take to keep journalism free in Europe? At MFRR Summit 2026, we’ll tackle the big questions: who pays for journalism in the age of AI, how to protect journalists online, whether anti-SLAPP safeguards work, and how to keep public media independent: www.mfrr.eu/summit/2026/
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Applications close today. ECPMF is looking for an Intern in Practical Support to support our work with journalists at risk and contribute to our Journalists-in-Residence Programme: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1433706?... Join our team!
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Applications for our #internship position are closing soon ⏰️ Join ECPMF’s team in Leipzig and support journalists through the Journalists-in-Residence Programme while gaining experience in communications and NGO work. Apply by 23 August: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1433706?...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🎤 What threatens journalism today? Financial pressure, online attacks, SLAPPs, political interference, transnational repression. At MFRR Summit 2026 by @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social, journalists and policymakers will confront these threats and look for solutions. Register: www.mfrr.eu/summit/2026/
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Applications close today! ECPMF is seeking an Advocacy Officer based in Brussels to help advance press and media freedom through advocacy, policy engagement and international cooperation: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1457127?...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🎉 We’re pleased to announce the 2026 #IJ4EU Impact Award jury, chaired by Leila Bičakčić. Four experts in journalism, media freedom and democratic resilience will select 3 winning teams at the UNCOVERED Conference this September. Meet the jury: uncovered.ij4.eu/2026-impact-...
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The deadline is approaching 🏁 We are still accepting applications for the Advocacy Officer position in Brussels: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1457127?... Join our team and help shape advocacy strategies, engage with decision-makers and support efforts to protect journalists across Europe.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Gain practical experience in media freedom work! ECPMF is looking for an Intern to join our Practical Support team for a three-month #internship starting October 2026: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1433706?... Location: Leipzig Deadline: 23 August
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A few days left to apply ⏰️ ECPMF is looking for an Advocacy Officer to join our team and help strengthen press and media freedom across Europe: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1457127?... If you have experience in advocacy, policy or human rights work, we encourage you to apply!
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