MFRR Media Freedom Monitoring Briefing for Europe: January to June 2026

IPI contributed to EU-wide monitoring briefing by the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium

Lesotho: Armed men abduct and assault Newsday editor

IPI condemns the abduction and demands a swift and thorough investigation into the attack

G20: IPI and partners call for fair media access at future meetings

Letter follows U.S. Treasury's refusal to credential reporters from four outlets at Asheville finance gathering

Kenya: IPI condemns abduction of editor as attacks on journalists mount

The incident follows foiled June attempt as IPI calls for a credible and transparent investigation into Alex Kiprotich's abduction and release.

Malta: MFRR laments major setback after acquittal in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial

Full justice for Daphne’s murder delayed further

Nepal: IPI stands with journalists covering flood disaster and condemns Chinese censorship in Tibet

IPI calls for support for local media to be built into the humanitarian response and for China to allow journalists access to affected areas of Tibet

Malta: Not guilty verdict in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial a devastating setback in fight for justice

Alleged mastermind Yorgen Fenech acquitted on both charges in rapid jury verdict

From the Philippines, Hungary, and Latin America: how to maintain courage and hope in independent journalism

The winners of the 2026 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer Awards reflect on the power of independent journalism in times of authoritarianism.

Western Balkans: Transparency and scrutiny needed over acquisition of Adria News Network

Answers needed amidst pending regulatory scrutiny of takeover of major regional media network by Orbán-connected investment group

Mali: Military junta uses cybercrime provisions to target journalists

IPI calls on authorities to release jailed journalists and end the weaponisation of cybercrime laws

Hungary: IPI and CASE partners write to Ministers calling for strong anti-SLAPP law

IPI and CASE coalition members urge Hungary’s Minister of Justice and Minister for Social Relations and Culture to expand draft Anti-SLAPP law to protect against domestic lawsuits and engage in consultations with CSOs

IPI welcomes the adoption of the ACHPR resolution on the need to conduct a study on SLAPPs in Africa

The resolution recommends states adopt measures to protect public watchdogs, including journalists, from abusive lawsuits

Greece: IPI welcomes strong anti-SLAPP law as welcome boost for press freedom

New law protects journalists against both domestic and cross border SLAPPs

Georgia: One year after sentencing, IPI renews call for release of Mzia Amaglobeli

Georgian media founder and journalist behind bars for more than one and a half years

España: El IPI apoya a elDiario tras la demanda por difamación presentada por el cantante Julio Iglesias

La demanda pone de relieve la necesidad de despenalizar la difamación en España para proteger la libertad de prensa

Mexico: IPI raises alarm as violence against journalists escalates

Seven journalists killed in seven months amid rampant impunity

IPI, ERA coalition submit input for the African Commission General Comment on the Right to Environment

IPI's submission calls for stronger protections for climate and environmental reporters, improved access to information, and safeguards against SLAPPs to strengthen environmental accountability.

Tunisia: IPI, partners call on Tunisian authorities to free unjustly imprisoned journalists

IPI signs joint statement calling on Tunisian authorities to cease weaponisation of legal system against members of civil society, free those unjustly imprisoned

Spain: IPI supports elDiario after criminal defamation lawsuit by singer Julio Iglesias

Lawsuit underscores need for full decriminalization of defamation to protect press freedom

Analysis: The erosion of media freedom in Kosovo

New report outlines backsliding in press freedom and the urgent remedies needed to change course