Freedom of Information (FOI) laws exist across Europe, but journalists still face censorship, delays, and legal barriers. This report analyses FOI violations, legal frameworks, and case studies from Germany, Hungary, Malta, and Ukraine. The post What is the state of Freedom of Information (FOI) in Europe, and what challenges do journalists encounter when seeking access to government data? appeared first on Media Freedom Rapid Response.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
In September 2025, we recorded two cases of police misconduct against journalists at pro-Palestinian protests. MFRR urges police to respect press freedom. The post MFRR condemns police interference with journalistic work in Germany and calls for protection of all journalists appeared first on Media Freedom Rapid Response.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
Media freedom in Bulgaria faces entrenched challenges in a climate of political polarisation and legislative inertia, with urgent action needed by government and public authorities to push forward both domestic and EU-mandated reforms, a coalition of international press freedom organisations said today. The post Bulgaria: Press Freedom Undermined by Political Polarisation and Delayed Reforms appeared first on Media Freedom Rapid Response.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
At least six journalists have been injured since early September while covering the protests against the 2026 national budget plan. We condemn the deliberate violence by law enforcement officers and call once again on the French authorities to protect journalists. The post France: MFRR condemns new resurgence of police violence against journalists appeared first on Media Freedom Rapid Response.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
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Thirty media freedom and civil society organisations – including the SafeJournalists Network, MFRR partners, RSF and leading Albanian groups – have urged the Albanian Parliament to drop proposals that would severely restrict journalists’ access. The post Open Letter on Improving Journalists’ Access to the Albanian Parliament appeared first on Media Freedom Rapid Response.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
September 19 marks one year since the death of Victoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist who had been held for over a year in Russian captivity. On this day, MFRR partners remember Victoria and demand justice for her death from Russian authorities. The post Ukraine: Demand for justice from Russia one year after death of Victoria Roshchyna appeared first on Media Freedom Rapid Response.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
On June 23 to 27, the International Press Institute (IPI), representing the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium, conducted a press freedom mission to the Republic of Moldova, to assess the situation of press freedom in the country ahead of crucial parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28. The post Moldova: fears for press freedom in case of pro-Russian victory appeared first on Media Freedom Rapid Response.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
The 2025 Monitoring Report on press freedom documents 709 violations in 36 EU Member States and candidate countries. Discover key trends: online attacks, foreign agent laws, government pressure, and rising threats in Serbia, Hungary, and beyond.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
As the political situation in Serbia remains explosive, the publication of a controversial private conversation highlights an attempt to muzzle the few media outlets in the country that continue to take a critical line towards the government The post Backroom deals to silence independent media in Serbia? appeared first on Media Freedom Rapid Response.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
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 run-up to the Czech parliamentary elections on 3 and 4 October 2025, the undersigned organisations therefore propose to political parties specific steps to protect these values. .| Media Freedom Rapid Response
Georgian authorities’ decision to seize the bank accounts of independent media Gazeti Batumelebi and Netgazeti ahead of the verdict in the criminal trial of their co-founder Mzia Amaghlobeli is another clear front in the government’s authoritarian campaign of pressure against them, IPI said today.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) tracks, monitors, and reacts to press freedom violations in EU Member States and candidate countries.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
Journalists face rising threats in Serbia. 95 violations in 6 months. EU urged to respond decisively to defend media freedom and democratic values.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
The undersigned press freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ organisations today strongly condemn the arrest of Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı over his political commentary during a YouTube live broadcast and call for his immediate release.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
Process to appoint new members of media regulator council was again conducted in non-transparent and discriminatory manner| Media Freedom Rapid Response
A new report by MFRR reveals Serbia's media crisis. Press freedom under siege, urging EU and government reforms to protect journalists.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
Here you can find all the data collected by the MFRR consortium related to the press freedom violations in Europe.| Media Freedom Rapid Response
To mark the 5th anniversary of Jan Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová's murders, a delegation of international media freedom organisations conducted a joint press freedom fact-finding mission to Bratislava.| Media Freedom Rapid Response