Serbia: Elections could mark a turning point for media freedom and pluralism

Election result offers crucial opportunity for democratic restoration and media reform after years of authoritarian drift

Czech Republic: Concern over fast-tracked debate on public service media funding

IPI signs joint statement calling for proper scrutiny and inclusive consultation rather than rushed voting

Climate Action Day: IPI calls for stronger protections for Africa’s climate reporters and access to environmental information

Effective climate action requires independent climate journalism and access to timely and credible information

Albania: IPI condemns assaults on journalists during demonstrations in Tirana

At least 38 media workers assaulted, obstructed, or injured, most of them by police officers

Serbia: IPI and press freedom groups demand action on violence against journalists ahead elections

MFRR and SJN call on authorities, politicians, and EU institutions to act before October 25 vote

Palestine: IPI North American Committee condemns attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine

Committee calls for credible and thorough investigation

Malta: Nine years on, IPI and press freedom groups demand full justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia

The signatories back the Attorney General’s appeal and call for a full retrial

South Africa: IPI urges government to act on African Commission’s press freedom findings

ACHPR mission found increasing violence against journalists and environmental defenders, and called for protection frameworks to be reviewed

Austria: Two Ukrainian journalists arrested

Authorities must clarify grounds for detention

Russia: 20 years on, still no justice for Anna Politkovskaya

With Russia's own statute of limitations expired, IPI calls to strengthen international mechanisms for investigating crimes against journalists

Egypt: Authorities arrest entire Matsadaash newsroom, charge them with terrorism

Detained journalists allege torture and forced confessions as IPI demands their release

Albania: IPI and partners welcome draft anti-SLAPP legislative package

Open letter sent to Ministry urges government to commit to adding additional safeguards to bill aimed at countering Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)

Slovenia: Authorities urged to refrain from adopting changes that could weaken public media

European Commission should closely monitor the situation in Slovenia and assess compatibility with EMFA

France: Media freedom at critical juncture ahead of 2027 presidential election

New mission report analyses press freedom climate and provides recommendations for reform

Ukraine: One year after Antoni Lallican was killed in the field, MFRR partners demand justice

IPI and its MFRR partners mark the anniversary by renewing their call for effective cooperation between French and Ukrainian investigations to ensure that justice is secured

Saudi Arabia: Eight years after Khashoggi’s murder, IPI renews call for justice

IPI renews its call for an independent criminal investigation and presses for strengthening international mechanisms for investigating crimes against journalists

Malta: IPI and press freedom groups write to prime minister about pending media reform bill

Joint letter calls on government to commit to consultative review of long-awaited draft bill

Romania: Attacks against journalists covering violent protest must be properly investigated

At least three journalists suffered injuries requiring medical attention

Africa: IPI report maps gaps in access to climate, environmental information in six countries

Access remains slow, fragmented, and incomplete, even where specific laws exist

United States: Trump must make Jimmy Lai’s release a priority during Xi visit

IPI calls for the jailed publisher's freedom as his family warn he may die behind bars