Open letter ahead of Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Download the letter The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) co-signed a letter to the German authorities ahead of the presidency of the Council of the European Union, to start on 1 July. The signatories call for particular attention to be paid to issues of freedom of the press and media. The letter reads: “The German Presidency of the Council of the European Union begins at a difficult time, in which concerted efforts from across the social, economical and political spectrum are required. European values and cohesion are under strain. The COVID-19 pandemic poses major challenges to the EU and the wider…