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

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

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

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

Full justice for Daphne’s murder delayed further

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

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

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

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

Kosovo: New report identifies media freedom backsliding

IPI and partner organisations publish full mission findings after visit to Pristina

EU: IPI welcomes action against 14 states over Anti-SLAPP Directive delays

EU states must introduce robust measures to protect journalists and media from vexatious litigation

Report: A dangerous spiral of violence against journalists in Serbia

Mission findings and reccomendations published following visit to Belgrade, which was joined by IPI

Italy: MFRR report highlights continuing media freedom backsliding

IPI and mission partners outline recommendations following visit to Rome

Ukraine: IPI condemns court ban against investigation by Slidstvo.Info

Pre-publication ban stands out as unprecedented form of censorship against independent reporting

Hungary: IPI welcomes abolishment of Sovereignty Protection Office

Dismantling of politicised institution another welcome step towards restoring press freedom

Hungary: IPI welcomes law reforming public media and regulatory bodies

Tisza’s first media reform legislation launches major reorganisation of media institutions