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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)
@europeanjournalists.org
- The largest organisation of #journalists in #Europe
- Fighting for #PressFreedom and decent working conditions
- Representing 295,000 journalists across 44 countries
- Affiliated to the European Trade Union Confederation
www.europeanjournalists.org
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#Gaza: We call on all journalists and journalists' unions who are able to do so, to support our colleagues who are being starved into silence. You can donate via the @ifjglobal.bsky.social Safety Fund or DonorBox 👇
shorturl.at/jxboo It is a vital time to show solidarity. "Journalist to Journalist" 🤝
#Switzerland: We denounce the dramatic consequences of the restructuring plan announced by the Swiss public broadcaster #SBC - 900 jobs are at risk following the gradual reduction in the licence fee. @syndicom.bsky.social @impressum.bsky.social
Switzerland: Public broadcaster SBC to cut 900 jobs
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its Swiss affiliates impressum and syndicom in denouncing the dramatic consequences of the ...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#25N: Online harassment seeks to silence, intimidate, marginalise. Let's not allow journalists to disappear from public debate.

Today we're releasing on new report providing a detailed guide for journalists’ organisations to better protect journalists online.

Read now ⤵️ #IDEVW
Stand Up for Journalism: New report urges recognition of online harassment as a systemic professional risk
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) is releasing a new ...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
#NoExcuse: Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we call on all newsrooms to prioritise the safety & well-being of their journalists.

📑 As part of our #StandUpforJournalism campaign, we will publish a new report tomorrow on online harassment of journalists.
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The recent acquisition of #Hungary's most widely read tabloid #Blikk by Indamedia Group must be assessed by the new European Board for Media Services. The rules laid down by the #EMFA to protect media pluralism & editorial independence - and mitigate media capture in Europe - must be used swiftly.
Hungary: New EU Media Board should assess Blikk acquisition by pro-government media group
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today joins the undersigned Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners and Médiafórum in raising alarm ...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
#Serbia: The EFJ strongly condemns the attack on the N1 TV crew, whose camera was broken, and the inaction of law enforcement, who were at the scene but reportedly did not intervene. We call for an immediate investigation to identify and sanction the attacker. 🧵 safejournalists.net/alert/safejo...
SafeJournalists: Immediately Find and Punish Attacker of N1 TV Crew in Serbia - SafeJournalists
The SafeJournalists network strongly condemns yet another attack on N1 journalists. Today, while an N1 television crew was filming an area near the Serbian Parliament, a young man approached them and ...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#BiH: For the 1st time, #BHRT employees will protest in front of the Parliament on 27 Nov. Our full solidarity with #BHRT staff, who are fighting to prevent the destruction of the public broadcaster. If not resolved very soon, the crisis will soon make it impossible for them to continue their work.
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Bosnia’s public broadcaster (BHRT) is on the verge of collapse. Radio-Television of Republika Srpska has ignored the law and accumulated over 100M KM in debt, putting BHRT at existential risk and even triggering the possibility of a flight ban tied to unpaid liabilities.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Santé mentale des journalistes et liberté de la presse : la Fédération européenne des Journalistes tire la sonnette d’alarme cfdt-journalistes.fr/2025/11/18/s... @efjeurope.bsky.social @cfdtjournalistes.bsky.social
santé mentale journalistes Europe FEJ
Dans un rapport diffusé récemment, la Fédération européenne des Journalistes (FEJ) estime que protéger la santé mentale des journalistes n’est pas seulement une question éthique. C’est un enjeu de « d...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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An @efjeurope.bsky.social and @selfinvestigation.bsky.social report for a shift in workplace culture so that mental health is addressed as a priority and in a systematic manner europeanjournalists.org/blog/2025/10...
Stand Up for Journalism: New report calls for stronger mental health frameworks in media organisations
Today the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and The Self-Investigation release a new report entitled “Stronger Minds, Stronger Media: Why ...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#Serbia: We express renewed concern over the undemocratic process by which the National Assembly conducted the election for the REM Council Serbia's key media regulator. We urge the international community and the European Union to refrain from legitimising this outcome. @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social
Serbia: Election of REM Council undermines democratic principles
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its partners from the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today in expressing renewed concern over the ...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#Ukraine: NUJU President @stommedia.bsky.social told ORF about the increasing number of deadly drone attacks on reporters and civilians. "The threat is now technologically far more sophisticated and unpredictable than at the beginning of the war. The fighting has shifted to the air". Full article ⤵️
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news.ORF.at: Die aktuellsten Nachrichten auf einen Blick - aus Österreich und der ganzen Welt. In Text, Bild und Video.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Investigative Outlet Oštro Targeted with Criminal Complaint over Reporting
Find out more 👉 go.coe.int/JfjJK
Alert submitted by @efjeurope.bsky.social @ifjglobal.bsky.social & @globalfreemedia.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
#France: la justice s'apprête à examiner le recours contre la violation du secret des sources du journaliste Philippe Miller. La FEJ réitère son soutien au journaliste qui a fait l'objet d'une garde à vue abusive en décembre 2024, avec ses équipements saisis et perquisitionnés. 🧵
France: la FEJ demande le respect de la protection du secret des sources du journaliste Philippe Miller
Le 4 décembre, le journaliste Philippe Miller a été interpellé par une dizaine de policiers et placé en garde à vue pendant 48 heures pour avoir ...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
We wrapped up our 5th #SUJ workshop! We were in 🇩🇰 last week to discuss the impact of #AI on journalism and addressed youth and unions’ strength in shaping the future of the profession. Read more to discover the main take-aways from our panel discussions and experts’ insight 👇
SUJ: EFJ workshop discusses future of journalism and workers’ rights in the age of AI
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) on 6-7 November 2025, the fifth Stand Up for Journalism workshop aimed to discuss the impact of Artificial ...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#France: la FEJ exprime son soutien au journaliste Thomas Dietrich, qui a porté plainte après avoir reçu de nombreuses menaces de mort. Le cyber harcèlement dont il fait l'objet est lié à une enquête qu'il a menée au Cameroun, où il affirme par ailleurs avoir échappé de justesse à un guet-apens. 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#Serbia: EFJ urges the authorities to immediately return the seized equipment belonging to Blokada.Info journalists. Most of their equipment was confiscated when they were arbitrarily arrested on 5 Sept while covering a protest. Journalists must be allowed to report freely without interference.
Mapping Media Freedom: Serbia: Journalists from the student news outlet Blokada.info arrested with equipment confiscated during a protest (2025-09-05)
On 5 September 2025, several journalists from the student news outlet Blokada.info were taken to a…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
#UK: @renateschroeder.bsky.social in @elpais.com on the BBC.

🗞️ "This case is very dangerous when discussing the growing attacks against public service media." She calls for a focus "on the future of the BBC" & warns that "successive government budget cuts have weakened the BBC's core news output."
La BBC afronta una crisis sin precedentes por el documental sobre Trump: ¿“error de juicio” o manipulación?
Expertos en deontología periodística consultados por EL PAÍS analizan el detonante del enfrentamiento de la corporación de medios públicos británicos con el presidente estadounidense
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November 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
#Europe: The EFJ and its @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social partners welcome the publication of the 2025 EU Enlargement Package. Assessments for all countries must now translate into effective progress on media freedom, media pluralism, and freedom of expression.
EU Enlargement Package: Assessments must now translate into meaningful media freedom action
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today joins the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in welcoming the publication of the 2025 EU Enlargement ...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today welcomes the publication of the 2025 EU Enlargement Package and highlights key media freedom developments and concerns that should shape negotiations with candidate countries moving forward.
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EU Enlargement Package: Assessments must now translate into meaningful media freedom action
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) today welcomes the publication of the 2025 EU Enlargement Package and highlights key media freedom developments and concerns that should shape negotiations with candidate countries moving forward.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
#Croatia: The EFJ is joining its affiliate, the BH Journalists Association, in demanding that the Croatian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Croatian Border Police urgently provide an explanation for banning Bosnian journalist and editor Avdo Avdić, from entering the country.
BH JOURNALISTS: Institutions of Croatia must urgently explain why they banned journalist Avdo Avdić from entering the country - BH novinari
Sarajevo, November 12, 2025 – The Steering Committee of the BH Journalists Association and the Free Media Help Line (FMHL) demand that the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Croatia and t...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#Croatia: EFJ condemns court convicting assaulted journalist Melita Vrsaljko of ‘disturbing public order’, a dangerous precedent for press freedom. Authorities must ensure the journalist’s professional activity is duly considered from the initial incident through to the court’s final ruling. 🧵
Croatia: EFJ condemns court convicting assaulted journalist Melita Vrsaljko of ‘disturbing public order’
On 7 November 2025, Croatian journalist Melita Vrsaljko, a contributor to Faktograf and Klimatski portal, was found guilty by the Municipal Court in ...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today we attended the #eu2025dk conference organised by @eu2025dk.bsky.social to discuss viability, reliability, plurality of the 🇪🇺 media sector & prominence of general interest media services. Featuring special guest Danish actor Pilou Asbæk, who called for a stronger Europe on these issues.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#Kosovo: We signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister Albin Kurti, raising alarm about the ongoing funding and governance crisis at Radio Television Kosovo (RTK). Immediate action must be taken to release funds owned by RTK so that salaries can be paid & the broadcaster can continue to operate.
Kosovo: letter to PM calls for return to sustainable funding of Radio Television of Kosovo
The European and International Federations of Journalists (EFJ-IFJ) today join partner organisations in writing to the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin ...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#Italy: The EFJ joined its @mediafreedomeu.bsky.social partners in sending a letter to Agenzia Nova, demanding the immediate reinstatement of sacked journalist Gabriele Nunziati. He was unfairly dismissed following a question deemed “inappropriate” to a representative of a political body. 🧵
Italy: Letter calling for journalist Gabriele Nunziati’s reinstatement following unjustified dismissal
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its partners from the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in expressing, in a letter to the Agenzia ...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
#Slovenia: We join our Slovenian members in denouncing the criminal complaint filed by the Municipality of Ljutomer against the investigative outlet Oštro. Journalistic investigations of the assets of officials & persons associated with them contribute to transparency & prevent corruption risks. 🧵
DNS obsoja poskus utišanja novinarjev in znižanja transparentnosti | Društvo novinarjev Slovenije
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November 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM