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The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA): the right to reliable information has been legally acknowledged for the first time

This Friday, 8 November, Article 3 of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) will come into force. Adopted by the European Union (EU) last April, this Regulation recognises European citizens’ right to access to diverse sources of reliable information.

Disinformation and propaganda News

30.09.2024

From Russia to Serbia: How RT spreads the Kremlin’s propaganda in the Balkans despite EU sanctions

Thanks to the Serbian government’s grip on the media and favourable political environment, RT – formerly Russia Today – uses its Belgrade office to adapt the Kremlin's narratives before disseminating them across southeastern Europe.

International laws and governance Violence against journalists News

26.08.2024

RSF and 59 other organisations call on EU to suspend Association Agreement with Israel

In response to the unprecedented number of journalists killed and repeated press freedom violations by Israel since the start of the war with Hamas, RSF and 59 other organisations are calling on the EU to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel.

Legal framework and justice system International laws and governance Advocacy

02.08.2024

RSF and its partners warn EU not to ignore the deterioration of Greece’s rule of law

While the European Commission’s report on the rule of law in Greece quotes the World Press Freedom Index - where Greece ranks last in the European Union (EU) - it fails to grasp the crisis threatening the right to information in the country.

Independence and pluralism News

24.07.2024

Rule of law report: the EU must use every tool at its disposal to force member states to respect press freedom

The fifth rule of law report highlights the threats to media independence and the safety of journalists in the EU's member states. RSF calls on the European Commission to use all available means to oblige states to uphold press freedom.

Independence and pluralism News

19.07.2024

RSF and 25 organisations call on the President of the European Commission to provide stronger guarantees for press freedom

In the wake of Ursula von der Leyen's reappointment as President of the European Commission, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 25 organisations call on the leader to make media freedom a major political priority during her next term of office.

Disinformation and propaganda Independence and pluralism News

28.06.2024

RSF welcomes European Council’s decision to prioritise press freedom and the fight against disinformation

The European Council has included press freedom and the fight against disinformation in their priorities for the next five years. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) will continue campaigning to ere their decision is translated into concrete progress.

Legal framework and justice system International laws and governance Digital space and democracy Advocacy

12.06.2024

European Union: RSF's 7 Recommendations on AI and Information

As the new legislature of the European Parliament begins, it is crucial to continue prioritising the right to reliable information in the face of AI.

Legal framework and justice system Independence and pluralism Event

07.06.2024

From the European Media Freedom Act to the right to information: the challenges ahead

On the eve of the European elections, Reporters without Borders (RSF) with the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) organised a roundtable discussion on EMFA and the challenges ahead.

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Legal framework and justice system

Thématique - Cadre légal et justice

Technological censorship and surveillance

Thématique - Censure et surveillance technologiques

Disinformation and propaganda

RSF Visuel générique

Arbitrary detention and proceedings

Thématique - Détentions et procédures arbitraires

International laws and governance

Thématique - Droit international et gouvernance

Digital space and democracy

Thématique - Espace numérique et démocratie

Independence and pluralism

Thématique - Indépendance et pluralisme

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RSF Visuel générique

Media sustainability

Thématique - Soutenabilité des médias

Violence against journalists

Thématique - Violences contre les journalistes

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