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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 10h

France’s media pluralism is facing growing pressure ahead of the 2027 election. The new MFRR mission report highlights increasing media concentration, concerns over editorial independence and the need for stronger safeguards under the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA): www.mfrr.eu/france-missi...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 13h

Ahead of the 11 October referendum on the RTV Slovenija licence fee, MFRR partners warn that proposed governance changes risk undermining public media independence. We urge Parliament to pause the process and the European Commission to closely monitor the reforms. www.mfrr.eu/slovenia-aut...

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Slovenia: MFRR Warns of Risks to RTV Slovenija Independence

MFRR partners urge Slovenia to pause proposed RTV reforms and protect public broadcaster independence, sustainable funding and EMFA safeguards.

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 14h

What can journalists’ experiences teach us about building a more independent media environment? @polomaldonado.bsky.social, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, will open MFRR Summit 2026 with a keynote on the challenges facing media freedom today: www.mfrr.eu/summit/2026/

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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ecpmf.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

⚡️ mappingmediafreedom.org was targeted by a DDoS attack on 1 October, temporarily disrupting access to our platform documenting press freedom violations across Europe. The platform is back online. Our monitoring work continues. www.ecpmf.eu/ddos-attack-...

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DDoS attack temporarily disrupts European platform documenting press freedom violations

Leipzig, October 2026 – Mapping Media Freedom, the platform operated by the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), was the target of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on 1…

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

How do harassment and threats target female journalists differently than their male colleagues? At MFRR Summit 2026, Oleksandra Horchynska of WiM will join Emilia Șercan for a special intervention on gender and media, and what can be done to push back. Full agenda: www.mfrr.eu/summit/2026/

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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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Mèdia.cat - Observatori Crític dels Mitjans @mediacat.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Salt endavant del Mapa de la Censura a escala europea Signem un conveni amb @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social per documentar la censura i les agressions a periodistes a escala europea. La col·laboració connecta el Mapa de la Censura amb Mapping Media Freedom www.grupbarnils.cat/signem-un-co...

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Salt endavant del Mapa de la Censura a escala europea - Grup de Periodistes Ramon Barnils

Signem un conveni amb Media Freedom Rapid Response per documentar la censura i les agressions a periodistes a escala europea

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One year ago, French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a Russian FPV drone while reporting near Druzhkivka, Ukraine. His colleague George (Heorhii) Ivanchenko was seriously injured. Today, MFRR partners renew their call for justice and accountability. www.mfrr.eu/ukraine-one-...

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MFRR partners renew call for justice one year after Antoni Lallican’s killing

One year after French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine, MFRR partners call for justice and stronger investigations.

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What do the Saxony-Anhalt election results mean for press freedom in Germany? Our latest MFRR interview looks at attacks and intimidation targeting journalists, safety concerns on the ground and the future of public service media in the state. Watch our discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGOx...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Happening tomorrow! What does Moldova’s path towards EU membership mean for media freedom? On 1 October, experts and journalists will discuss recent reforms, persistent pressures and the findings of the Shadow Report on Media Freedom and EU Accession in Moldova: www.mfrr.eu/webinars/mol...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

7,000 alerts with more than 11,000 media-related persons and entities affected. Our Mapping Media Freedom platform has reached a milestone that reflects the growing pressure on press and media freedom across Europe. Explore the data: www.mapmf.org/explorer

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Two years ago, Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna died in Russian captivity. In this MFRR interview, Angelina Kariakina, Victoria’s former editor, speaks about her legacy, the search for justice and the urgent need to bring those still held home. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUSs...

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Remembering Victoria Roshchyna: The Fight for Justice Continues

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Legal harassment and threats to journalists’ safety remain serious concerns in Moldova. Our upcoming webinar will examine these challenges and discuss how they are affecting journalists and independent media across the country. Register via this link: www.mfrr.eu/webinars/mol...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What do the Saxony-Anhalt election results mean for press freedom? We spoke with Lucas Munzke of @verdidjusat.bsky.social and Michael Naumann of MDR about journalist safety, intimidation and the future of public service media in the state. Watch 👇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGOx...

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What Saxony-Anhalt’s Election Means for Press Freedom

What does Saxony-Anhalt’s election mean for journalists and public service media? ECPMF’s Cara Räker speaks with Lucas Munzke of dju/ver.di and Michael Naumann of MDR about attacks and intimidation…

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our webinar on 1 October will examine the current state of media freedom in Moldova, focusing on two key challenges: the use of legal harassment targeting journalists and threats to journalists’ safety. Register here: mfrr.eu/webinars/mol...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

⚡ With more than 7,000 alerts documented, our mappingmediafreedom.org has reached an alarming milestone. Since 2020, more than 11,000 media-related persons and entities across Europe have been affected by press and media freedom violations. Explore the data: www.mapmf.org/explorer

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Against the backdrop of Moldova’s EU accession process, we will host a webinar on 1 October examining the current state of media freedom in the country, with a focus on legal harassment targeting journalists and threats to journalists’ safety. Register here: www.mfrr.eu/webinars/mol...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Victoria Roshchyna was 27 years old when she died in Russian detention. Two years on, no one was held accountable for her death. In August 2023, she traveled into Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia to document suspected war crimes — reporting that matters enormously to people living under occupation.

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

⚡ Serbian authorities must withdraw the expulsion order against our colleague Massimo Moratti. We are deeply concerned that this measure is linked to his human rights and media freedom work and forms part of wider administrative pressure on critical voices in Serbia. www.mfrr.eu/steadfast-su...

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MFRR stands with Massimo Moratti against expulsion from Serbia

MFRR urges Serbian authorities to withdraw the expulsion order against OBCT’s Massimo Moratti and end administrative harassment.

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In Budapest at UNCOVERED 2026, we gathered in solidarity following the 2 September acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. A huge setback for justice. We add our voice to the campaign to keep the fight for accountability alive. #JusticeForDaphne

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

⚡ Registration for the MFRR Summit 2026 is now closed. Thank you to everyone who signed up to join us in Brussels on 12 October. We look forward to a focused day of discussion on the challenges facing independent media across Europe, and the responses they demand.

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚨 Every day, we monitor press freedom in Europe and log new alerts as they happen. Journalists continue to face threats, intimidation and attacks, often without any accountability. Our roundup brings together some of the cases recorded this week: www.mappingmediafreedom.org Here are a few of them.

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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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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Verbal attacks, physical assault, deliberate obstruction of journalistic work. The first half of 2026 saw a wide variety of attacks on journalists, media outlets and associated individuals across Europe and candidate countries: www.mfrr.eu/monitoring-b...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Sunday's elections in Saxony-Anhalt: press freedom is at stake. The far-right AfD is heading in the polls, and the party wants to cut ties with public service broadcaster MDR as its "first official act". Number of attacks on journalists are rising. Full statement 👇 www.mfrr.eu/press-freedo...

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Press freedom at stake in upcoming Saxony-Anhalt elections

MFRR views the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt with great concern. On Sunday, 6 September, a decision will also be made on press freedom and the future of the public service broadcaster…

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Nine years after Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated, full justice remains out of reach. Yorgen Fenech’s acquittal is a devastating setback in the fight against impunity for the murder of journalists. The search for truth must not end here. www.mfrr.eu/malta-mfrr-l...

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Yorgen Fenech acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial

MFRR partners condemn the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial and back the prosecution’s planned appeal.

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 25/08/2026

#Serbia: An alert was published on the Mapping Media Freedom platform (@mediafreedomeu.bsky.social), and submitted to the @coemediafreedom.bsky.social platform. The instagram account zok2807 threatened with “the black hand” at least 8 media professionals and representatives since 2025.👇

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Mapping Media Freedom: Serbia: NUNS Rade Djurić and BIRN journalists treatened with "the black hand" (2026-07-06)

On 6 July 2026, the Instagram user 'zok2807', sent a threatening message to Rade Djurić, a lawyer…

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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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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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Can journalism survive if it cannot pay for itself? MFRR Summit 2026 will examine how platforms and AI are reshaping the economics of journalism as well as monetisation, data scraping, and the future of independent media. Register and join us on 12 October, Brussels: www.mfrr.eu/summit/2026/

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 11/08/2026

Une fausse vidéo attribuée au média Blast accuse la journaliste Léa Salamé de corruption pour le compte de son compagnon Raphaël Glucksmann, et altère la voix d'Edwy Plenel. Nous avons documenté l'incident sur la plateforme @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social et informé @coemediafreedom.bsky.social. 🧵👇

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Mapping Media Freedom: France: Journalists Lea Salamé, Edwy Plenel and Blast targeted by Pro-Russian disinformation campaign (2026-07-27)

On 4 August 2026, MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, who is likely to be a candidate in the 2027 French…

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 06/08/2026

#Bosnia-Herzegovina: We join our Bosnian affiliate BH Journalists in condemning the recent attack on the BN Television’s crew (assault and verbal threats). We welcome the swift response by the police and call for a thorough investigation. Read more 👇 @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

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Mapping Media Freedom: Bosnia and Herzegovina: BN Television journalist Vesna Vukmirović physically and verbally abused during reporting (2026-08-04)

On 4 August 2026, BN Television journalist Vesna Vukmirović was reportedly physically assaulted…

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

One year ago today, journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli was sentenced to two years in prison after more than seven months of unjustified pretrial detention. Her charge was arbitrarily changed at the end of the trial, raising serious fair trial concerns. A year later, Mzia is still behind bars.

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Italy's draft implementation of the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive falls short of protecting journalists and public participation. @casecoalition.bsky.social and @balcanicaucaso.org urge lawmakers to strengthen safeguards, deter abusive lawsuits and decriminalise defamation. www.mfrr.eu/anti-slapp-d...

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Italy urged to strengthen EU Anti-SLAPP Directive transposition

Italy's draft Anti-SLAPP law risks failing EU standards. MFRR and CASE Italia call for stronger safeguards to protect journalists and public participation.

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The application deadline is approaching! If you'd like to gain practical experience in event organisation, now is the time to apply for our MFRR #internship: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/2315428?... Applications close on 30 July 2026.

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 20/07/2026

#France: "La prochaine fois que je te croise, ce sera deux balles entre les yeux!" - une lettre anonyme à l'attention de Rue89 Strasbourg Guillaume Krempp. Il s'agit de la 8ème menace de mort visant un journaliste, que nous documentons depuis janvier. Soutien ! 👇via @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

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Mapping Media Freedom - Alert Explorer

we monitor and document violations against press and media freedom in Europe

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The MFRR Summit brings together journalists, media experts and policy-makers from across Europe. Now we're looking for an #intern to help make it happen! 📅 If you'd like to gain experience supporting media freedom initiatives, apply by 30 July 2026: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/2315428?...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Between death threats, online smear campaigns and record levels of violence against journalists, Serbia's media freedom crisis continues to deepen. Our 2026 mission report is now out. www.mfrr.eu/serbia-a-dan...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Italy's media freedom is on a worrying downward path. Our new report finds growing political interference in Rai, rising legal threats, concerns over media concentration, and surveillance cases. Urgent reforms are needed to protect independent journalism. Full report: www.mfrr.eu/italy-mfrr-r...

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🤔 Interested in working at the intersection of journalism, human rights and European policy? The MFRR project is seeking an intern to support the delivery of this year's MFRR Summit and follow-up activities: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/2315428?... Applications are open until 30 July 2026!

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Media Freedom Rapid Response @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @europeanjournalists.org · 10/07/2026

#Netherlands: We fully support Het Parool columnist Yesim Candan in the wake of the threatening letter targeting her and her son, who was then subjected to a rare violent assault. This new attack monitored on Mapping Media Freedom raises serious concerns over journalists' safety.

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Mapping Media Freedom: Netherlands: Son of journalist Yesim Candan assaulted following threatening letter (2026-06-02)

On 2 June 2026, the son of Het Parool columnist Yesim Candan was assaulted with a chain lock in…

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