Independent journalists in #Hungary face state-backed media capture, legal harassment, surveillance and smear campaigns ahead of the 2026 elections. ECPMF and Council of Europe Media Freedom stand with them and demand full compliance with EU media freedom standards. https://ow.ly/K2Nh50Xoljz
Hungary: Media freedom remains in crisis ahead of 2026 elections
ECPMF and partners warn of escalating media capture, harassment and legal threats against independent journalists in Hungary before the 2026 elections.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Independent journalists in #Hungary face state-backed media capture, legal harassment, surveillance and smear campaigns ahead of the 2026 elections. ECPMF and Council of Europe Media Freedom stand with them and demand full compliance with EU media freedom standards. https://ow.ly/K2Nh50Xoljz
ECPMF welcomes the Sakharov Prize for Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli — journalists jailed for telling the truth.
Their courage deserves celebration. Their imprisonment demands outrage.
https://www.eppgroup.eu/newsroom/andrzej-poczobut-and-mzia-amaglobeli-will-receive-sakharov-prize
Their courage deserves celebration. Their imprisonment demands outrage.
https://www.eppgroup.eu/newsroom/andrzej-poczobut-and-mzia-amaglobeli-will-receive-sakharov-prize
Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli will receive Sakharov Prize
The EPP Group is happy to learn that Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, journalists from Belarus and Georgia, will be jointly awarded the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, following the nomination by t...
www.eppgroup.eu
October 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
ECPMF welcomes the Sakharov Prize for Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli — journalists jailed for telling the truth.
Their courage deserves celebration. Their imprisonment demands outrage.
https://www.eppgroup.eu/newsroom/andrzej-poczobut-and-mzia-amaglobeli-will-receive-sakharov-prize
Their courage deserves celebration. Their imprisonment demands outrage.
https://www.eppgroup.eu/newsroom/andrzej-poczobut-and-mzia-amaglobeli-will-receive-sakharov-prize
We’re honored to share that the #GazaProject investigation — led by Forbidden Stories in collaboration with over a dozen media partners — has received the 2025 #IJ4EU Impact Award, organised by the ECPMF and announced tonight at the UNCOVERED Conference, hosted by iMEdD_org. 1/5
September 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We’re honored to share that the #GazaProject investigation — led by Forbidden Stories in collaboration with over a dozen media partners — has received the 2025 #IJ4EU Impact Award, organised by the ECPMF and announced tonight at the UNCOVERED Conference, hosted by iMEdD_org. 1/5
🎄 As the holidays approach, ECPMF sends warm greetings to you and your loved ones! We extend our heartfelt wishes for spiritual strength, boundless courage, endless inspiration, a relentless drive for improvement, and most importantly, good health.
December 20, 2024 at 9:06 AM
🎄 As the holidays approach, ECPMF sends warm greetings to you and your loved ones! We extend our heartfelt wishes for spiritual strength, boundless courage, endless inspiration, a relentless drive for improvement, and most importantly, good health.
📊 The European Anti-SLAPP Monitor, hosted by ECPMF and developed with the @casecoalition.bsky.social, tracks how governments across Europe are addressing abusive lawsuits.
Explore the Monitor and follow progress of your state here: slapp-monitor.eu
Explore the Monitor and follow progress of your state here: slapp-monitor.eu
October 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
📊 The European Anti-SLAPP Monitor, hosted by ECPMF and developed with the @casecoalition.bsky.social, tracks how governments across Europe are addressing abusive lawsuits.
Explore the Monitor and follow progress of your state here: slapp-monitor.eu
Explore the Monitor and follow progress of your state here: slapp-monitor.eu
@BIRN_Network: 🔔 Together with @ECPMF, we're organizing an insightful webinar, Rights in the Digital Space 2024!
📅 February 20, 2 pm (CET)
Join us to engage with #DigitalRights experts and learn about key trends shaping digital and #media landscapes in Europe: https://t.
📅 February 20, 2 pm (CET)
Join us to engage with #DigitalRights experts and learn about key trends shaping digital and #media landscapes in Europe: https://t.
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https://birn.eu.com/news-and-events/webinar-rights-in-the-digital-space-2025/
birn.eu.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
@BIRN_Network: 🔔 Together with @ECPMF, we're organizing an insightful webinar, Rights in the Digital Space 2024!
📅 February 20, 2 pm (CET)
Join us to engage with #DigitalRights experts and learn about key trends shaping digital and #media landscapes in Europe: https://t.
📅 February 20, 2 pm (CET)
Join us to engage with #DigitalRights experts and learn about key trends shaping digital and #media landscapes in Europe: https://t.
We are hiring 👀
ECPMF is seeking an Advocacy Officer to be at the forefront of all advocacy activities, representing our mission in public and political debates. If you are a self-starter and a reliable team player, apply now ⬇️
www.ecpmf.eu/hiring-advoc...
ECPMF is seeking an Advocacy Officer to be at the forefront of all advocacy activities, representing our mission in public and political debates. If you are a self-starter and a reliable team player, apply now ⬇️
www.ecpmf.eu/hiring-advoc...
Advocacy Officer
We are seeking an Advocacy Officer to commence duties as soon as possible. As Advocacy Officer at ECPMF, you will be at the forefront of all advocacy activities, representing ECPMF’s mission in publ...
www.ecpmf.eu
December 6, 2023 at 12:21 PM
We are hiring 👀
ECPMF is seeking an Advocacy Officer to be at the forefront of all advocacy activities, representing our mission in public and political debates. If you are a self-starter and a reliable team player, apply now ⬇️
www.ecpmf.eu/hiring-advoc...
ECPMF is seeking an Advocacy Officer to be at the forefront of all advocacy activities, representing our mission in public and political debates. If you are a self-starter and a reliable team player, apply now ⬇️
www.ecpmf.eu/hiring-advoc...
Big milestone for us! 🛡️
This December, ECPMF welcomes its 80th Journalist-in-Residence in Leipzig since the programme’s start in 2016.
A safe haven for journalists under threat – because press freedom matters: www.ecpmf.eu/support/jour...
This December, ECPMF welcomes its 80th Journalist-in-Residence in Leipzig since the programme’s start in 2016.
A safe haven for journalists under threat – because press freedom matters: www.ecpmf.eu/support/jour...
December 10, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Big milestone for us! 🛡️
This December, ECPMF welcomes its 80th Journalist-in-Residence in Leipzig since the programme’s start in 2016.
A safe haven for journalists under threat – because press freedom matters: www.ecpmf.eu/support/jour...
This December, ECPMF welcomes its 80th Journalist-in-Residence in Leipzig since the programme’s start in 2016.
A safe haven for journalists under threat – because press freedom matters: www.ecpmf.eu/support/jour...
⚡️ ECPMF strongly condemns the detention of two French journalists Yanis Mhamdi and Omar Faiad by Israeli authorities: www.ecpmf.eu/ecpmf-condem...
Press freedom is not optional. Israel must respect the media workers under the international human rights law.
Press freedom is not optional. Israel must respect the media workers under the international human rights law.
ECPMF Condemns Detention of French Journalists by Israel
ECPMF denounces Israeli detention of French journalists Yanis Mhamdi and Omar Faiad covering Gaza aboard the Freedom Flotilla.
www.ecpmf.eu
June 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
⚡️ ECPMF strongly condemns the detention of two French journalists Yanis Mhamdi and Omar Faiad by Israeli authorities: www.ecpmf.eu/ecpmf-condem...
Press freedom is not optional. Israel must respect the media workers under the international human rights law.
Press freedom is not optional. Israel must respect the media workers under the international human rights law.
Congrats to @andreaslamm.bsky.social who has just been appointed as the new CEO of @ecpmf.bsky.social ! We look forward to continuing to work with him and his great team.
#PressFreedom #EuropeForFreeMedia #ECPMF #MFRR
#PressFreedom #EuropeForFreeMedia #ECPMF #MFRR
December 11, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Congrats to @andreaslamm.bsky.social who has just been appointed as the new CEO of @ecpmf.bsky.social ! We look forward to continuing to work with him and his great team.
#PressFreedom #EuropeForFreeMedia #ECPMF #MFRR
#PressFreedom #EuropeForFreeMedia #ECPMF #MFRR
98 Übergriffe sind 98 zu viel. Es ist Aufgabe der gewählten Vertreter der Gesellschaft, sich für Pressefreiheit einzusetzen.
Links - zum ECPMF: www.ecpmf.eu
Zur Studie "Feindbild Journalist:in": www.ecpmf.eu/feindbild-jo...
Links - zum ECPMF: www.ecpmf.eu
Zur Studie "Feindbild Journalist:in": www.ecpmf.eu/feindbild-jo...
Das Leipziger European Centre for Press & Media Freedom (@ecpmf.bsky.social) hat gestern seine Studie "Feindbild Journalist:in" vorgestellt - 98 Übergriffe auf Kolleg*innen waren es 2024. Gleichzeitig sieht das ECPMF seine Arbeit "in der Substanz bedroht" - der Freistaat #Sachsen kürzt Mittel. (1/4)
April 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
98 Übergriffe sind 98 zu viel. Es ist Aufgabe der gewählten Vertreter der Gesellschaft, sich für Pressefreiheit einzusetzen.
Links - zum ECPMF: www.ecpmf.eu
Zur Studie "Feindbild Journalist:in": www.ecpmf.eu/feindbild-jo...
Links - zum ECPMF: www.ecpmf.eu
Zur Studie "Feindbild Journalist:in": www.ecpmf.eu/feindbild-jo...
Are you based in Germany and enrolled in university? ECPMF is hiring a Practical Support Intern for summer 2025. Assist with workshops, interviews, and outreach: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1433706?...
April 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Are you based in Germany and enrolled in university? ECPMF is hiring a Practical Support Intern for summer 2025. Assist with workshops, interviews, and outreach: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1433706?...
📰 Media freedom is the cornerstone of democracy.
Ahead of the Czech parliamentary elections (3–4 Oct), ECPMF and partners present 10 Demands to safeguard independent journalism, media literacy and free access to information.
www.ecpmf.eu/ten-demands-...
Ahead of the Czech parliamentary elections (3–4 Oct), ECPMF and partners present 10 Demands to safeguard independent journalism, media literacy and free access to information.
www.ecpmf.eu/ten-demands-...
Ten demands for maintaining media freedom in Czechia
Media freedom is the cornerstone of every democratic society. Independent journalism, together with media literacy and free access to information, is the best prevention against disinformation. In the...
www.ecpmf.eu
September 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
📰 Media freedom is the cornerstone of democracy.
Ahead of the Czech parliamentary elections (3–4 Oct), ECPMF and partners present 10 Demands to safeguard independent journalism, media literacy and free access to information.
www.ecpmf.eu/ten-demands-...
Ahead of the Czech parliamentary elections (3–4 Oct), ECPMF and partners present 10 Demands to safeguard independent journalism, media literacy and free access to information.
www.ecpmf.eu/ten-demands-...
📣 Se abre de nuevo la convocatoria del fondo IJ4EU para proyectos transnacionales de periodismo de investigación
👉 https://buff.ly/4g3FcBL
IPI + @ejcnet @ECPMF @journalismarena
#creativeeurope
👉 https://buff.ly/4g3FcBL
IPI + @ejcnet @ECPMF @journalismarena
#creativeeurope
January 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
📣 Se abre de nuevo la convocatoria del fondo IJ4EU para proyectos transnacionales de periodismo de investigación
👉 https://buff.ly/4g3FcBL
IPI + @ejcnet @ECPMF @journalismarena
#creativeeurope
👉 https://buff.ly/4g3FcBL
IPI + @ejcnet @ECPMF @journalismarena
#creativeeurope
ECPMF report on the current media situation in Georgia.
www.ecpmf.eu/wp-content/u...
www.ecpmf.eu/wp-content/u...
www.ecpmf.eu
July 16, 2024 at 3:44 PM
ECPMF report on the current media situation in Georgia.
www.ecpmf.eu/wp-content/u...
www.ecpmf.eu/wp-content/u...
A major blow to press freedom in the Balkans: Al Jazeera Balkans has shut down after 14 years. Over 200 journalists affected.
Together with over partners, ECPMF demands surgent action to protect media pluralism.
www.ecpmf.eu/safejournali...
Together with over partners, ECPMF demands surgent action to protect media pluralism.
www.ecpmf.eu/safejournali...
Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans: Major Blow to Media Freedom in the Western Balkans
SafeJournalists and MFRR express deep concern over the sudden closure of Al Jazeera Balkans. The move threatens media pluralism, freedom of expression, and democracy across the region.
www.ecpmf.eu
July 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A major blow to press freedom in the Balkans: Al Jazeera Balkans has shut down after 14 years. Over 200 journalists affected.
Together with over partners, ECPMF demands surgent action to protect media pluralism.
www.ecpmf.eu/safejournali...
Together with over partners, ECPMF demands surgent action to protect media pluralism.
www.ecpmf.eu/safejournali...
📅 July 7 | 15:30 CEST
How can exiled and host-country journalists work together in times of crisis?
Join ECPMF at DW Global Media Forum for an interactive workshop on building real, sustainable collaboration.
🔗 Register: gmf-event.com/event/progra...
#JournalismInExile #GMF25 #BreakingBarriers
How can exiled and host-country journalists work together in times of crisis?
Join ECPMF at DW Global Media Forum for an interactive workshop on building real, sustainable collaboration.
🔗 Register: gmf-event.com/event/progra...
#JournalismInExile #GMF25 #BreakingBarriers
June 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📅 July 7 | 15:30 CEST
How can exiled and host-country journalists work together in times of crisis?
Join ECPMF at DW Global Media Forum for an interactive workshop on building real, sustainable collaboration.
🔗 Register: gmf-event.com/event/progra...
#JournalismInExile #GMF25 #BreakingBarriers
How can exiled and host-country journalists work together in times of crisis?
Join ECPMF at DW Global Media Forum for an interactive workshop on building real, sustainable collaboration.
🔗 Register: gmf-event.com/event/progra...
#JournalismInExile #GMF25 #BreakingBarriers
A heartfelt thanks to my stellar colleagues from ECPMF, CASE, and the Council of Europe for making this conference possible!
November 18, 2024 at 3:48 PM
A heartfelt thanks to my stellar colleagues from ECPMF, CASE, and the Council of Europe for making this conference possible!
❌ Denmark risks undermining press freedom: The proposed Danish Media Ombudsperson would centralise power, eroding the independence of the press.
ECPMF calls for rejection of this dangerous model.
www.ecpmf.eu/proposed-dan...
ECPMF calls for rejection of this dangerous model.
www.ecpmf.eu/proposed-dan...
Proposed Danish Media Ombudsperson puts the separation of powers at risk
ECPMF warns that Denmark’s proposed Media Ombudsperson endangers press freedom, independence, and democratic checks and balances.
www.ecpmf.eu
September 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
❌ Denmark risks undermining press freedom: The proposed Danish Media Ombudsperson would centralise power, eroding the independence of the press.
ECPMF calls for rejection of this dangerous model.
www.ecpmf.eu/proposed-dan...
ECPMF calls for rejection of this dangerous model.
www.ecpmf.eu/proposed-dan...
👀 Join our team to make a difference!
At ECPMF, we are dedicated to defending media freedom across Europe. We are looking for a Monitoring Officer to join us in Leipzig to document press freedom violations and support at-risk journalists.
Apply today: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1667688?...
At ECPMF, we are dedicated to defending media freedom across Europe. We are looking for a Monitoring Officer to join us in Leipzig to document press freedom violations and support at-risk journalists.
Apply today: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1667688?...
August 8, 2024 at 7:51 AM
👀 Join our team to make a difference!
At ECPMF, we are dedicated to defending media freedom across Europe. We are looking for a Monitoring Officer to join us in Leipzig to document press freedom violations and support at-risk journalists.
Apply today: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1667688?...
At ECPMF, we are dedicated to defending media freedom across Europe. We are looking for a Monitoring Officer to join us in Leipzig to document press freedom violations and support at-risk journalists.
Apply today: ecpmf-sce-mbh.jobs.personio.de/job/1667688?...
On June 17-18, ECPMF & MFRR will host a mission to #Romania to assess challenges for media in the country. We will explore political influence, legal threats, & safety of journalists. We will have a meeting with the press on June 18 in Bucharest
www.ecpmf.eu/romania-supe...
www.ecpmf.eu/romania-supe...
Romania: Super election year calls for press freedom assessment
A coalition of media freedom organisations will conduct a mission to Bucharest on 17-18 June 2024 to assess key challenges amid Romania’s super election year.
www.ecpmf.eu
May 30, 2024 at 8:30 AM
On June 17-18, ECPMF & MFRR will host a mission to #Romania to assess challenges for media in the country. We will explore political influence, legal threats, & safety of journalists. We will have a meeting with the press on June 18 in Bucharest
www.ecpmf.eu/romania-supe...
www.ecpmf.eu/romania-supe...
On 5 March, ECPMF will be in Brussels for the launch of the @coemediafreedom.bsky.social report, which provides a conclusive annual assessment of the biggest threats facing media freedom and journalists' safety across Europe.
Register here and see you in Brussels: fom.coe.int/en/pagesspec...
Register here and see you in Brussels: fom.coe.int/en/pagesspec...
March 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
On 5 March, ECPMF will be in Brussels for the launch of the @coemediafreedom.bsky.social report, which provides a conclusive annual assessment of the biggest threats facing media freedom and journalists' safety across Europe.
Register here and see you in Brussels: fom.coe.int/en/pagesspec...
Register here and see you in Brussels: fom.coe.int/en/pagesspec...
#Kosovo remains at some level of preparation but made no progress. The Constitutional Court annulled the Law on the Independent Media Commission, requiring a new draft. ECPMF urges authorities to align all media laws with best standards and end political attacks on journalists.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
#Kosovo remains at some level of preparation but made no progress. The Constitutional Court annulled the Law on the Independent Media Commission, requiring a new draft. ECPMF urges authorities to align all media laws with best standards and end political attacks on journalists.
Turkey’s RTÜK revoked Açık Radyo’s broadcasting license. This decision is a direct attack on free speech and independent journalism. ECPMF and partners urge the Turkish government to reverse the decision and protect media pluralism in the country.
www.ecpmf.eu/turkey-press...
www.ecpmf.eu/turkey-press...
ECPMF Condemns Revocation of Açık Radyo’s License
ECPMF and 65 press freedom groups condemn Turkey’s revocation of Açık Radyo’s license, urging RTÜK to reverse decision and protect media.
www.ecpmf.eu
October 21, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Turkey’s RTÜK revoked Açık Radyo’s broadcasting license. This decision is a direct attack on free speech and independent journalism. ECPMF and partners urge the Turkish government to reverse the decision and protect media pluralism in the country.
www.ecpmf.eu/turkey-press...
www.ecpmf.eu/turkey-press...
ECPMF is shocked by #Serbia's High Court ruling to extradite journalist Andrey Gniot to Belarus. This decision endangers his life and violates fundamental human rights. We demand an immediate reversal of the decision.
baj.media/be/serbija-r...
baj.media/be/serbija-r...
Сербия решила выдать Андрея Гнёта в Беларусь
Высший суд Сербии принял решение об экстрадиции в Беларусь режиссера и журналиста Андрея Гнёта.
baj.media
June 13, 2024 at 12:28 PM
ECPMF is shocked by #Serbia's High Court ruling to extradite journalist Andrey Gniot to Belarus. This decision endangers his life and violates fundamental human rights. We demand an immediate reversal of the decision.
baj.media/be/serbija-r...
baj.media/be/serbija-r...