European Centre for Press and Media Freedom

[European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ECPMF]

📍 ECPMF is heading to the Global Media Forum in Bonn on 23–24 June.

We'll be hosting a discussion on the gendered impact of wartime journalism in Ukraine and joining a conversation on the realities of reporting under threat.

If you're attending #GMF26, come and say hello!

[European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ECPMF]

Last day to apply!

Join us as a Digital Comms Intern in Leipzig and help communicate our work protecting journalists and defending press and media freedom across Europe. The 3-month internship is open to students enrolled at a German university: https://t.co/LAlgBxgG0w

[European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ECPMF]

Saturday read ☕️

As The Washington Post scales back local coverage, a new outlet is moving into the space it leaves behind.

A story about the growing fragility of local journalism, and why its absence cannot easily be repaired.
https://t.co/qsycxkUFWu

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Exile is a deeply isolating experience, especially for journalists cut off from their networks and audiences. Our Journalists-in-Exile programme provides access to resources, legal clarity, and professional exchange to help reporters continue their work: https://t.co/JEP3t9ZMAj

[European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ECPMF]

Great conversations at Unlock Prague on cross-border investigations, media freedom, and collaboration across the region.

Thanks to everyone who joined our workshop and networking session—and to Prague Civil Society Centre for hosting us.

[European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ECPMF]

📢 Deadline extended!

Ukrainian journalists and media organisations can still apply for technical assistance through the Voices of Ukraine programme by The Fix Foundation and ECPMF.

Support available for essential reporting equipment.

All details here:
https://t.co/yruH9goFF0

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Across Europe, journalists are facing growing intimidation, legal pressure, and surveillance. Our Journalists-in-Residence programme offers a practical response: safe relocation in Leipzig, financial support, and time to continue reporting. Apply today!
https://t.co/Fh0zaz0b1l

[European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ECPMF]

One week left to apply!

Join ECPMF as a Digital Comms Intern in Leipzig and support our work protecting journalists and defending press and media freedom across Europe. The three-month internship is open to students enrolled at a German university: https://t.co/LAlgBxgG0w

[European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ECPMF]

ECPMF joined GIGA conference on policy realignment and multipolarisation.

We contributed to a panel on transnational repression, sharing our expertise on the challenges faced by journalists in exile and discussing how democratic societies can respond to authoritarian pressure.

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Do not forget to support independent journalism this week.

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🧐 ECPMF is #hiring a Digital Comms Intern in Leipzig to support our work across social media, websites and newsletters while gaining experience in communications for press and media freedom in Europe: https://t.co/LAlgBxgG0w

Apply by 22 June.

[European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ECPMF]

Saturday read ☕️

AI companies are transforming how audiences discover information. But who pays for the journalism that makes reliable answers possible? News orgs are joining forces to defend the future of public interest journalism.
https://t.co/Qv5oJ4EhyY

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ECPMF has joined international organisations in urging Lithuania to address the remaining concerns over proposed amendments to the LRT law.

Public service media independence must be fully protected and aligned with European standards and the EMFA.

https://t.co/gqzLLTiDxw

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ECPMF is deeply concerned by the public targeting of BIRN Albania Executive Director Kristina Voko, falsely accused by a ruling party MP of promoting the #FlamingoRevolution.
We stand in solidarity with her and call on PM Edi Rama to denounce such attacks.
https://t.co/CDhB8Qz4UX

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ECPMF was pleased to meet the 2026 cohort of the European Parliament's Sakharov Fellows.

Our workshop introduced the work of @MediaFreedomEU

Elena Rodina presented the Mapping Media Freedom platform and how its data can support advocacy, and help detect democratic backsliding.

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Legal threats are increasingly being used to pressure and silence journalists across Europe. ECPMF offers legal support for journalists, media outlets, bloggers, activists, and whistle-blowers facing free speech-related challenges.
https://t.co/wcPiNfYICA

[European Centre for Press and Media Freedom @ECPMF]

⚡️ We are looking for a Digital Comms Intern to help promote projects supporting journalists under threat, journalists in exile and independent media across Europe. The 3-month internship is based in Leipzig, available full- or part-time: https://t.co/LAlgBxgG0w

Apply today!

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Zehn Jahre. 522 Fälle.

Gewalt gegen Journalist:innen in Deutschland ist strukturell, politisch verankert – und hat sich verändert. Physische Angriffe, Cyberangriffe, strukturelle Prekarität.
Die 10. Ausgabe von #FeindblidJournalistin ist da!

🔗 https://t.co/ttVrOfUyuq

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Budapest, we are coming!

UNCOVERED 2026 will take place on 17–18 Sept 2026, hosted by the Goethe-Institut Budapest. Join Europe’s investigative journalism community for workshops, networking, and the #IJ4EU Impact Award Ceremony.

Save the date: https://t.co/qJ72UNfjyj

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⏰️ ECPMF is #hiring a Digital Communications Intern to help make our work on journalist safety, legal threats, exile, SLAPPs and independent media visible to wider audiences. Applicants must be enrolled at a German university: https://t.co/LAlgBxgG0w

Apply by 22 June 2026.