European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

We invite you to explore the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) YouTube channel, your new hub for all things press freedom. At MFRR, we are dedicated to promoting and protecting press freedom across Europe. Our YouTube channel is filled with engaging webinars, insightful discussions, and expert interviews that delve deep into the most pressing issues facing the media today: https://lnkd.in/ednP3BbA

Join Our Team! ECPMF is on the lookout for a Press & Policy Officer to work on our communication and advocacy efforts in Leipzig, Germany. If you're passionate about press freedom, skilled in communications, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! 💼 Full-time | 🧑🤝🧑 Collaborative, flexible team | 📅 Deadline: 24 Jan 2025 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eCbDn-tB

Over 90 journalists in #Georgia have faced violence, detentions, and equipment confiscation while covering protests against the government’s decision to halt EU membership talks. Their courage in documenting these events underlines the critical role of independent media. Read this article by Mariam Bogveradze about their experiences and why holding perpetrators accountable is essential: https://lnkd.in/epQNdWM3

All over Europe, abusive legal action is used to intimidate and silence journalists and activists exposing corruption and environmental damage. This must end. Read latest report on #SLAPPs: https://lnkd.in/d7uEm6TV

80 Journalists-in-Residence is not just a number for us. Behind each of this individual is a personal and professional story that we had an honour to become a part of. Thank you for your trust, dear fellow journalists, every and each of you. We will fight to continue supporting you despite all challenges that media freedom faces every day!

Manisha Ganguli, The Guardian’s visual forensics lead and investigations correspondent, recently spoke with iMEdD - incubator for Media Education and Development about her pivotal contributions to two projects honoured with the #IJ4EU IMPACT Award this September at the International Journalism Forum. Her groundbreaking work: 🔍 Story Killers – Inspired by the murder of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh, this project exposes the global disinformation industry. 🔍 The Border Graves Investigation – A decade-long investigation revealing over 1,000 unmarked graves of migrants across Europe. https://lnkd.in/gHUrBXsg

Journalists in Georgia face escalating violence and repression. The latest MFRR interview with Aleksandre Keshelashvili dives into the dangers of reporting from protests - from violent police crackdowns to smear campaigns against journalists: https://lnkd.in/eTzveNTN

Saturday read ☕ Public service media like Italy's RAI have long been entangled in political dynamics, impacting their independence and governance. With the European Media Freedom Act #EMFA now in force, EU Member States face new obligations to ensure public service media operates free from political influence. In Italy, recent reform proposals aim to reshape RAI’s governance. While they attempt to address political interference, they largely maintain the status quo of parliamentary oversight - a structure that has historically enabled political influence. The EMFA’s principles, including editorial independence and transparent appointment processes, could offer a roadmap to true depoliticisation. But are these proposals ambitious enough to meet the EMFA’s standards and safeguard independence of public service media? Read this analysis to explore the challenges for RAI’s future governance under the EMFA framework: https://lnkd.in/edrinXGp

In a time of escalating violence and political repression, independent media in Georgia is facing unprecedented attacks. Since November 28, over 80 journalists have reported physical violence, threats, and detention during Tbilisi protests. ECPMF stands in unwavering solidarity with Georgia's courageous journalists and media workers. We call on the EU and international stakeholders to act urgently to protect press freedom and uphold democratic principles in Georgia. https://lnkd.in/e6a4xTcv

🎄 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.