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Spain: IPI supports elDiario after criminal defamation lawsuit by singer Julio Iglesias

Lawsuit underscores need for full decriminalization of defamation to protect press freedom
Europe: Spain

EU: IPI welcomes action against 14 states over Anti-SLAPP Directive delays

EU states must introduce robust measures to protect journalists and media from vexatious litigation
Europe

Report: A dangerous spiral of violence against journalists in Serbia

Mission findings and reccomendations published following visit to Belgrade, which was joined by IPI
Europe: Serbia

Italy: MFRR report highlights continuing media freedom backsliding

IPI and mission partners outline recommendations following visit to Rome
Europe: Italy

Ukraine: IPI condemns court ban against investigation by Slidstvo.Info

Pre-publication ban stands out as unprecedented form of censorship against independent reporting
Europe: Ukraine

Hungary: IPI welcomes abolishment of Sovereignty Protection Office

Dismantling of politicised institution another welcome step towards restoring press freedom
Europe: Hungary

Hungary: IPI welcomes law reforming public media and regulatory bodies

Tisza’s first media reform legislation launches major reorganisation of media institutions
Europe: Hungary

Bulgaria: Press freedom groups demand safety of journalist Dimitar Stoyanov is guaranteed following alleged threats

Bulgarian authorities urged to thoroughly investigate alleged threats against investigative journalist
Europe: Bulgaria, Czech Republic

Poland: Passing of Anti-SLAPP Act a victory for media freedom

IPI and MFRR partners jointly welcome approval of new law by Polish president
Europe: Poland

Czech Republic: Plan to replace public media licence fee with state budget threatens independence

Proposed funding overhaul risks undermining independence of Czech public broadcasters
Europe: Czech Republic

France: Critical juncture for media freedom ahead of 2027 elections

Growing concentration of media ownership, abusive legal proceedings, and threats to journalists’ safety call for urgent action
Europe: France

Georgia: Arrest of police officer accused of attacking journalist undermined by widespread impunity

Arrest shines a spotlight on the wider climate of impunity for violent attacks on the press
Europe: Georgia

Serbia: IPI joins call to EU Ministers on red line for media freedom backsliding

Joint letter to Ministers across Europe urges tough line on EU funding over press freedom backsliding
Europe: Serbia

As deadline passes, MFRR renews call for urgent transposition of EU Anti SLAPP Directive

European Commission should be prepared to take swift infringement action where Member States fall short

Albania: Fresh concerns over journalist’s safety following suspected arson attack

IPI calls for motive of targeted destruction of journalists car to be swiftly established
Europe: Albania

World Press Freedom Day: Six years of monitoring reveals emerging threats against media freedom in Europe

IPI and MFRR partners publish analysis of six years of press freedom data
Europe

Analysis: Tisza’s victory offers historic opportunity for media freedom reform in Hungary

IPI op-ed: While Tisza’s landslide election victory offers opportunity to rejuvenate press freedom, unwinding Fidesz’s media capture model will be complex, but essential for achieving wider democratic reform
Europe: Hungary

Czech Republic: Public media funding bill raises concerns over compatibility with EMFA

Proposed changes represent crucial test of the EMFA’s safeguards for public service media independence
Europe: Czech Republic

Hungary: Media freedom reform must be priority for incoming Tisza government

IPI and MFRR partners call for establishment of expert working group on media reform
Europe: Hungary

Hungary: IPI outlines 10 media freedom reform priorities

Election outcome offers opportunity for major reset of media freedom and democracy in Hungary
Europe: Hungary