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- The largest organisation of #journalists in #Europe - Fighting for #PressFreedom and decent working conditions - Representing 295,000 journalists across 44 countries - Affiliated to the European Trade Union Confederation www.europeanjournalists.org

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 21h
#Lithuania: The EFJ joins the EBU in urging the Prosecutor General's Office to keep its inquiry into LRT necessary and proportionate, and not to seek information that could expose sources or unpublished investigations. Editorial decisions belong in the newsroom.
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EBU raises concerns over inquiry into LRT’s editorial procedures
EBU raises media freedom concerns over inquiry into LRT’s investigative journalism procedures
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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
📢 #Gaza may no longer be making the headlines, but the crisis remains critical. We urgently call on our affiliates to press their governments to receive Gazan journalists and media workers in order to provide those in need with immediate medical treatment.
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Palestine: Three years on, Gazan journalists need your solidarity / IFJ
Over a three year period, Israel has killed hundreds of journalists and media workers in Gaza with total impunity in what has been the deadliest period in the history of journalism. Dozens more have b...
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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#Palestine🇵🇸: Three years on, Gazan journalists need your solidarity. 🔴 Evacuate journalists in need of medical care 🔴 Justice for crimes against journalists 🔴 Allow journalis independent access into Gaza 🔴 Emergency support for Media Solidarity Centres
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 06/10/2026
Comme dénoncé dans notre rapport publié hier avec le @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social et le soutien de @rsf.org, les attaques visant Mediapart font écho à nos préoccupations concernant le traitement dangereux réservé à la presse, qui affecte non seulement les médias mais le droit à l'information de tous.
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 06/10/2026
Nous avons publié une alerte sur la plateforme Mapping Media Freedom pour dénoncer les propos graves du porte-parole Laurent Jacobelli et de ses pairs. Un signalement est également en cours sur la plateforme du Conseil de l'Europe @coemediafreedom.bsky.social. 🧵
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 06/10/2026
Soutien au journaliste de @mediapart.fr Antton Rouget, cible d'une campagne de dénigrement menée par le #RassemblementNational. Des méthodes d'intimidation visant à discréditer la crédibilité des révélations d'intérêt public impliquant le président du RN Jordan Bardella, et à détourner l'attention.🧵
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 06/10/2026
#Turkey: EFJ, @ifjglobal.bsky.social and @tgs.org.tr call on X to stop blocking journalists' and media accounts without a court order. In September, 1,270 accounts were blocked in Turkey. Only 115 had a court decision. Blocking these accounts means blocking the public's right to know.
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Turkey: X must stop blocking journalists’ accounts
Access-blocking orders are increasingly being used in Türkiye as a tool to restrict freedom of expression and press freedom. In recent weeks, not only ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 05/10/2026
#Slovenia: We stand with our Slovenian affiliates SNS and DNS ahead of Sunday's referendum on abolishing the RTV contribution. Scrapping it without a guaranteed alternative puts RTV Slovenija's independence at risk and goes against EMFA. Vote PROTI (AGAINST) on 11 October.
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Slovenia must protect independent and sustainable funding for RTV Slovenija
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) stands with its Slovenian affiliates, the Trade Union of Slovenian Journalists (SNS) and the Slovenian ...
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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election, media freedom faces growing pressure. Our new report examines threats to journalists, media pluralism, public service media, source protection and the implementation of EMFA. Read the report in English and French below. www.mfrr.eu/france-missi...
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France Media Freedom at Critical Juncture Ahead of 2027 Election | MFRR
A new MFRR mission report examines media freedom in France ahead of the 2027 presidential election and calls for stronger protections for journalists.
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 05/10/2026
Nous appelons le Gouvernement, le Parlement et les forces de l'ordre, à mettre en œuvre nos recommandations pour renverser la tendance inquiétante pour la liberté de la presse et le droit à l’information. @snjcgt.fr @snjournalistes.bsky.social @cfdtjournalistes.bsky.social @ofalp.org @rsf.org MFRR
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 05/10/2026
Parmi les menaces identifiées avec le consortium @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social et @rsf.org, on compte les menaces pesant sur l'audiovisuel public, les violences policières, les atteintes aux sources, et les procédures abusives visant à intimider la presse et étouffer des enquêtes d'intérêt public.🧵
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 05/10/2026
Nous venons de publier un rapport faisant état d’un tournant critique pour la liberté de la presse en #France. À moins d’un an des élections, le climat de tension est palpable, comme en attestent les poursuites judiciaires et les dangereuses menaces du Rassemblement national visant @mediapart.fr. 🧵
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France: Tournant critique pour la liberté de la presse à l’approche des élections de 2027
Bien que la France dispose d’un cadre juridique et réglementaire généralement favorable à la liberté de la presse, les défis s’accumulent à ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 02/10/2026
Journalism is under real pressure, and so are the people doing it. #MHJS26 (Oct 6–9) looks at how to lead through the AI shift and support editors and frontline reporters. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, and code EFJ50 gives 50% off. 🔗 www.mhjournalismsummit.org
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 01/10/2026
#Finland: After almost 140 years, Finland's national news agency STT is facing threats of closure, with 95 jobs at risk. The EFJ joins its affiliate UJF in expressing deep concern. We stand with STT staff and urge the Finnish government to deliver the support it promised.
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Finland: News agency STT faces threats of closure
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its affiliate, the Union of Journalists in Finland (UJF), in expressing deep concern over the ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 29/09/2026
The Dutch organisations are preparing a collective lawsuit against Meta. Their aim is a collective agreement with AI companies that ensures fair pay, gives creators control over their texts and makes tech companies transparent about how they use people’s creative work.👇
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The EFJ supports the Dutch class action lawsuit against Meta
Today, Tuesday 29 September at 10:00, our Dutch affiliate NVJ, the collective management organisation Lira Foundation and the Dutch authors union ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 29/09/2026
From Amsterdam to Brussels, we join our Dutch affiliate @nvj.nl Lira Foundation, and the Dutch authors’ union Auteursbond in calling on Meta to stop using the work of freelance journalists, writers and translators to train its AI models, without consent and without pay. 🧵
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 28/09/2026
#Netherlands: Read our full interview with PersVeilig safety advisor Isabella Prins to learn more about the foundation, and the ongoing pressure journalists are facing. “Report your incident, don’t face it alone,” said Prins.👇
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Netherlands: Interview with PersVeilig safety advisor Isabella Prins: “If you are a journalist under attack, report it, don’t face it alone”
A few weeks ago, a far-right anti-immigration protest turned particularly violent in The Hague, with several journalists reporting verbal and physical ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 28/09/2026
#Netherlands: Tomorrow at 10:00, @nvj.nl with other organisations, call on freelancers to protest at Meta's HQ in Amsterdam. Meta is training its AI on journalists and writers work without consent or pay. EFJ stand with NVJ. Journalism is not free raw material for Big Tech.
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Schrijvers, journalisten en vertalers komen in opstand tegen big tech
Stichting Lira, de Auteursbond en de NVJ voeren actie voor een collectieve regeling met AI-bedrijven. Lees alle details en bekijk veelgestelde vragen.
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 22/09/2026
We are relieved to hear that Serbian authorities have revoked the order issued on 4 September for @balcanicaucaso.org correspondent in Belgrade, Massimo Moratti, to leave the country within 15 days, citing security concerns. There are now no longer any obstacles to obtaining a new residence permit.
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Dietrofront della Serbia, il nostro corrispondente Massimo Moratti può restare a Belgrado - OBCT
Le autorità serbe hanno revocato oggi l'ordine emesso il 4 settembre nei confronti del nostro corrispondente a Belgrado, Massimo Moratti, di lasciare il paese entro 15 giorni, su questioni legate alla...
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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#USA🇺🇸: Reporters from CNN, MS NOW & Politico have been banned from the White House after President Trump accused them of spreading 'fake news'. We condemn this arbitrary exclusion, as it violates the to freedom of speech, protected by the First Amendment. apnews.com/article/trum...
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MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied access to the White House. Reporters from the two cable networks both went live to report they’d been barred following a ban imposed by Preside...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 22/09/2026
#Malta: The EFJ welcomes news that the prosecution has filed an appeal against the Yorgen Fenech trial verdict. The EFJ will continue to follow this case closely, in the pursuit of justice for murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
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Prosecution files appeal against Yorgen Fenech trial verdict
Appeal filed one day before deadline set by law
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 22/09/2026
#BosniaandHerzegovina: public broadcaster BHRT is on the verge of shutting down after a long-standing financial and institutional crisis. The EFJ joins its affiliate BH Journalists (BHN) in calling for urgent action to save it👇
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Prevent the shutdown of BHRT, urgent European action needed
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its affiliate, Bosnia-Herzgovina Journalists’ Association (BHN), in warning that BHRT, Bosnia and ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 19/09/2026
Breaking: Serbian authorities have granted Massimo Moratti, a 15-day extension pending a decision on the appeal filed with the authorities. Full support for Massimo Moratti! 👇 www.balcanicaucaso.org/en/cp_articl...
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Massimo Moratti: a 15-day extension granted - OBCT
Breaking: Serbian authorities have granted Massimo Moratti, our correspondent in Belgrade, a 15-day extension pending a decision on the appeal filed with the authorities
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 18/09/2026
#France : soutien à une journaliste de France Info ciblée par une vague de commentaires sexistes et dénigrants qui dépassent manifestement les limites de la liberté d'expression. Le cas a été documenté sur la plateforme Mapping Media Freedom. 👇 @snjournalistes.bsky.social
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Mapping Media Freedom: France: France Info journalist harassed with misogynistic and discrediting comments (2026-09-14)
Since 14 September 2026, a woman journalist from the public broadcaster France Info has been…
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 18/09/2026
#Serbia: An alert was documented on the @coemediafreedom.bsky.social platform. Although no specific justification has been given for this decision, there are grounds to suspect that the removal order is connected to Moratti's work as an advocate for human rights and media freedom. 👇
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Safety Of Journalists
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 18/09/2026
#Serbia: Serbian authorities denied our esteemed colleague Massimo Moratti temporary residence on grounds of “unacceptable security risks for the country”. We call on the Serbian authorities to immediately revoke the expulsion order and entry ban. 👇🧵
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Steadfast support for Massimo Moratti, MFRR researcher, as he is facing an expulsion order from Serbian authorities
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners and the undersigned press freedom and free expression ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 17/09/2026
“Ceux qui se battent pour défendre notre métier et nos collègues, obtiennent des victoires. La grève lancée dès l’annonce des suppressions de postes, début mai, a donné le ton. Ne nous laisserons pas faire!” a déclaré @aiquel.bsky.social secrétaire général du @snjcgt.fr et Vice-Président de la FEJ.
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 17/09/2026
Le Tribunal judiciaire de Créteil a estimé qu’en l’absence de «mise en situation réelle», le déploiement de ce plan présentait «un risque grave et caractérisé pour la santé physique et mentale de plusieurs catégories de salariés.”🧵
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 17/09/2026
#France: première victoire pour les journalistes du groupe Infopro Digital menacés de remplacement par l’IA: la justice suspend la première partie du plan de licenciement visant 8 secrétaires de rédaction. 🧵
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France: victoire juridique pour les journalistes du groupe de presse Infopro Digital menacés de licenciement au profit de l’IA
Première bataille juridique gagnée en France à l’heure où les journalistes sont menacés d’être remplacés par l’intelligence artificielle ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 16/09/2026
Belarus: The EFJ rejoices at journalist Andrei Aliaksandrau's release today, alongside partner Iryna Zlobina and several other political prisoners, many of whom had spent years imprisoned. We repeat our call for the immediate and unconditional release of all unjustly jailed journalists.
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At long last, Andrei Aliaksandrau is free - Index on Censorship
We have called for the release of Andrei Aliaksandrau from jail in Lukashenka's Belarus for years - we are overjoyed to learn he is free
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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#Türkiye 🇹🇷: Journalist Tuğba Tekerek has been detained in a wave of arrests targeting LGBTI+ organisations and activists. Authorities are questioning her over a 2024 article she wrote about LGBTI+ rights. We call for her immediate release. bianet.org/haber/journa...
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Journalist Tuğba Tekerek detained over interview with Georgian LGBTI+ activist
Tekerek's interview was published by Kaos GL, executives of which were taken into custody on "obscenity" charges during the sweeping anti-LGBTI+ raids on Sep 13.
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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📣 Today, together with @europeanjournalists.org, @bfmi.bsky.social, @rsf.org and @pressfreedom.bsky.social, we demand justice for Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was assassinated for exposing corruption in 2017. Silence is not an option! #JusticeForDaphne
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 15/09/2026
“Online attacks do not remain confined to the screen. We have been monitoring several incidents that have escalated offline, putting women journalists at serious risk,” said EFJ Camille Magnissalis while presenting @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social work.
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 15/09/2026
Many thanks to the @eesc.bsky.social for inviting us to a public hearing on online harassment of women.👇🧵
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Tackling online harassment of women journalists as a professional risk issue
Today, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law (FRRL) Group hearing dedicated to the topic of online ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 15/09/2026
Brussels: Join us in protest remembering Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, assassinated for exposing corruption. #justicefordaphne
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 11/09/2026
#Ukraine: We strongly condemn the Russian attack on Kyiv that hit the building of tv channels We Are Ukraine and We Are Ukraine+, injuring six journalists, three of whom were hospitalised. The EFJ-IFJ stand in solidarity with our affiliates and all journalists in Ukraine.
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Ukraine: Russian drone strike damages TV channel in Kyiv, injuring six media workers
On 8 September, TV journalists from We Are Ukraine (Ми — Україна) and We Are Ukraine+ (Ми — Україна+) were broadcasting live as ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 10/09/2026
EFJ-IFJ join its affiliate SNS in condemning proposed changes to Slovenia's RTV Act. The reform would threaten RTV Slovenija's editorial independence and breach Article 5 of the EMFA, a real loss for every citizen who relies on independent information.
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Against the dismantling of Slovenia’s public service broadcaster
The European and International Federations of Journalists (EFJ-IFJ) join its affiliate, Sindikat novinarjev Slovenije (SNS), together with the other ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 10/09/2026
Netherlands: Four Dutch newspapers fined up to €132,000 for reporting on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. @nvj.nl warns the fines could push journalists towards self-censorship. EFJ stands with affiliates NVJ & @vvjournalisten.wsocial.eu: this is an attack on press freedom.
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EFJ condemns fines against Dutch newspapers over weight-loss drug coverage
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) condemns the fines imposed by the Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) on four national ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 10/09/2026
#Albania: but restoration alone isn't enough. Platforms whose systems shape the reach of journalism have a responsibility to keep them safe, transparent and resilient against manipulation, and able to protect those targeted by coordinated digital attacks.
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 10/09/2026
#Albania: the EFJ is deeply concerned about recent incidents in which media, journalists, civic initiatives and other public-interest social media profiles have faced unexplained restrictions and removals. We welcome Meta's rapid response in restoring them. 👇🧵
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Albania: Social media platforms must protect media and public-interest accounts from coordinated manipulation
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), the SafeJournalists Network (SJN), Reporters ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 08/09/2026
In the first half of 2026, the @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social documented 736 attacks on 1,174 journalists and other media professionals. These included verbal abuse, physical assault, deliberate obstruction of journalistic work and more. Find out more in our Monitoring Briefing 👇
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MFRR Monitoring Briefing: 736 press freedom violations in the first six months of 2026
The first half of 2026 saw a wide variety of attacks on journalists, media outlets and associated individuals across Europe. These included verbal ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 04/09/2026
#Germany: Beyond MDR, the AfD also targets independent Radio Corax in Halle, threatening to cut its funding. The election campaign has also seen a rise in attacks on journalists: @verdidjusat.bsky.social has recorded 30+ cases, 25 in the past three weeks alone, affecting 40+ media professionals.
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 04/09/2026
#Germany: With @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social partners, the EFJ is following Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt, where press freedom is also at stake. The far-right AfD, leading polls, pledges to scrap the Interstate Broadcasting Agreement threatening public broadcaster MDR.🧵👇
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MFRR concerned: press freedom at stake in upcoming Saxony-Anhalt elections
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners in viewing the upcoming state elections in ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 04/09/2026
#Ukraine is heading into a fifth winter of full-scale war. The International Advisory Council of the Journalists' Solidarity Centers is calling for multi-year funding, winter-ready infrastructure & better protection for journalists on the frontline.🇺🇦
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Before Ukraine’s fifth winter of full-scale war: A call to protect journalists and sustain independent media
The following is a joint appeal by the International Advisory Council of the Journalists Solidarity Centers to governments, international institutions, ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 03/09/2026
#Malta: "This court ruling amounts, quite simply, to denying justice not only to Daphne’s family, but also to the hundreds of thousands of journalists around the world who suffer as a result of the widespread impunity for crimes committed against their colleagues, stated EFJ President Maja Sever.
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 03/09/2026
#Malta: Maltese judiciary and authorities failed to convict the mastermind in the trial for the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. We hope this judgement, which amounts to a denial of justice, will be overturned on appeal. Our full support for Daphne family. This news is devastating.🧵
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Malta: EFJ condemns the failure to convict the mastermind behind the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
One of Malta’s richest men, Yorgen Fenech, has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. On 2 ...
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 02/09/2026
#Malta: Businessman Yorgen Fenech, who was charged with masterminding the killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017, has been acquitted. The denial of justice for Daphne nearly a decade later is not only outrageous, it is devastating. We stand in full support of Daphne's loved ones.
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 02/09/2026
#Serbia: Beyond representing yet another attempt to silence independent outlets, this pilot severely undermines media pluralism, particularly in the run-up to elections. 👇
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IJAS: Removing N1 and Nova from Yettel’s Packages Is Not Merely a Business Matter – Media Pluralism and the Public Interest Are at Risk – IJAS
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 02/09/2026
#Serbia: Yettel Serbia's pilot that excludes N1 and Nova from its television packages in exchange for a monthly subscription discount is deeply alarming. Access to independent information is a fundamental right, not a business choice ! 🧵
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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 31/08/2026
#Greece: We fully support journalist Thanasis Koukakis as he brings his surveillance case before the ECHR. According to his lawyers, domestic judicial authorities failed to fully investigate his case. Four years on, Koukakis is still waiting for justice. Read more 👇
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Greece: Journalist Thanasis Koukakis moves his surveillance case to ECHR
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) fully supports the Greek journalist Thanasis Koukakis as he brings his surveillance case before the European ...
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