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Democracy Alive Summit: We must defend news media to support democracy

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joined the Democracy Alive Summit organised by the European Movement International on 6 November 2024. That …

Is the EU Protecting Media Freedom in Southeastern Europe? Policymakers and Experts Debate the European Media Act’s Impact on Media Freedom

In this pivotal election year, the EU has introduced its first-ever piece of media legislation, the European Media Freedom …

Anya Schiffrin: “Collective bargaining is the only way to go” in the age of AI

What does AI mean for the future of journalism and media viability? In its latest brief, UNESCO explored the …

Strengthening Legal Protections for Journalists in the Western Balkans: Regional Exchange on Combatting SLAPPs

Promoting a secure environment for media professionals is a key priority outlined by the Council of Europe’s Recommendation CM/Rec(2024)2 …

Journalist attacked by business owner, security guards in Montenegro

Berlin, November 14, 2024—A local business owner and his security guards insulted and attacked journalist Ana Raičković after following …

N1’s Tamara Stojanovic winner of Award for Tolerance

N1 TV journalist Tamara Stojanovic won second place for her report “No One to Hear the Plea: Parents Have …

Montenegro: MFRR partners call for the perpetrators of the attack on journalist Ana Raičković to be held accountable

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joined the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners in strongly condemning the verbal and physical …

EMFA: First article enforced into national legislation

On 8 November 2024, Article 3 of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) on the right to access to …

Czech Republic: Journalists’ union supports licence fees increase to bail out public broadcasters

The Czech government’s new bill to increase TV and radio licence fees from 2025 aims to strengthen public service …

Netherlands: concerns about transposition of EU anti-SLAPP Directive

Draft implementation act does not provide sufficient safeguards to protect journalists, 25 organizations warn   Undersigned press freedom and …