COVID-19: Europe’s leaders must protect free flow of information
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the major network of journalists’ organisations in Europe, today called on European leaders to…
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COVID-19: EFJ and IFJ urge Turkish government not to discriminate against political prisoners
Sixteen human rigths and professional organisations urged Turkish Government not to discriminate against political prisoners in its forthcoming early parole…
COVID-19: journalists threatened with imprisonment in Hungary
UPDATE (30/03/2020): The Hungarian Parliament on Monday voted to allow the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to rule by…
COVID-19: It is time to guarantee social security for all
UPDATE: In Denmark, freelancers and self-employed journalists who can justify a loss of more than 30% of their income will…
COVID-19: some media are cutting back on the working conditions of journalists
The work of journalists is more necessary than ever, in a context of health crisis. The European Federation of Journalists…
COVID-19: governments must promote free flow of information
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) welcomed the joint statement issued today by David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on the…
EFJ President: “COVID-19 measures must not be used as a pretext to censor journalists”
We are all affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, and we all have a responsibility to cope with this crisis. In…
COVID-19: journalists must be allowed to telework
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) welcomes the measures being taken to ensure the safety of journalists during the COVID-19…
EFJ urges politicians and media to report responsibly on COVID-19
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) regrets the lack of a coordinated European health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Covid Recovery Fund
TRADE UNIONS FOR A FAIR RECOVERY: Strengthening the role of trade unions in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 crisis…
Call for proposals – Covid fund for journalists’ unions & associations
This call for proposals is launched in the context of an EU-funded Project “TRADE UNIONS FOR A FAIR RECOVERY: Strengthening…
Across Europe: Disturbing pattern of violence and harassment at COVID-related protests
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and its partners in the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) are highly concerned by…
Cyprus: TV station attacked by crowd protesting Covid measures and vaccination
A large crowd of demonstrators against new Covid-19 measures and mandatory vaccination attacked the Cypriot TV station Sigma TV on…
International Women’s Day: More support for female journalists as Covid sets back gender equality
On 8 March International Women’s Day, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) calls for more vigorous actions to be made…
Online Seminar “Trust in media: Audience Engagement & Artificial Intelligence”
In an age of information overflow when disinformation is on the rise, media plays an ever-important role in providing trustworthy…
120 alerts in 4 months: first MFRR-report documents severe threats to media freedom across Europe
DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT HERE The year 2020 seems to add another sad chapter on the decline of media freedom…
