News about Press Freedom

#RSFIndex: Although #NorthMacedonia (36th) ⬆️ by 2 ranks -as pointed out by Vice-PM @Fatmir_Bytyqi- #pressfreedom there⬇️, as indicated by the lower score. The May 8 election has to mark new era without political & judicial pressures and with systemic measures for media freedom. pic.twitter.com/nhlXJmyKwy

#Georgia: after a month of protests during which police targeted journalists, the country strays away from the European path and drops 26 places in the RSF Press Freedom Index 2024. RSF calls for the withdrawal of the "foreign agents" law. #WPFD2024 pic.twitter.com/uIIv6yUK2x

On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we stand with media workers everywhere and draw attention to deterioration of press freedom. Since #WPFD 2023, @MediaFreedomEU has documented more than 1,000 violations affecting 1,500+ journalists or media entities in Europe. www.ecpmf.eu/wpfd-2024-media-freedom-groups-sound-the-alarm-over-press-freedom-in-europe/

Media freedom is deteriorating globally, evidenced by assaults on reporters, a surge in legal challenges against media outlets, and forced shutdowns of newsrooms. #WPFD is a timely reminder of the value of journalism, which should make every day world press freedom day. pic.twitter.com/zvLTCDns6K