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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 2d

19 years ago today, Anna Politkovskaya, a journalist with Novaya Gazeta and a prominent critic of the government, was shot dead in #Russia. The mastermind behind her killing must be brought to justice. Anna’s courage and commitment to independent journalism will not be forgotten.

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 4d

My statement regarding yesterday's Russian targeted FPV drone attack in that killed journalist Antoni Lallican and severely wounded journalist, Heorgiy Ivanchenko in eastern Ukraine 👇

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 6d

My statement regarding the serious threat against investigative journalist Giorgia Venturini👇

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 6d

The orchestrated online attacks against journalist
@Fallaras, reportedly by a political party, are cause for concern. Spanish authorities should seek accountability. All political parties should work together to ensure a safe working environment for journalists.

OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our colleague Paloma Madrigal on being honored as an #OSCE Gender Champion yesterday. Paloma manages our #SOFJO project, a key initiative of my Office dedicated to developing strategies to counter online attacks against women journalists.

OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 6d

Join us at the RFoM conference on media freedom in the digital age, where we’ll launch our Policy Manual on “Safeguarding Media Freedom in the Age of Big Tech Platforms and AI”.
📅 22 October
⏲️ 09:30
🏠 Hofburg, Zoom
🖊️ Further information 👇
www.osce.org/representati...

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 8d

“AI risks undermining information integrity. Independent media contributes to resilience and thus to comprehensive security," said Philippe Tremblay, Director of the Office of OSCE RFoM at the Cybersecurity conference organized by Finnish Chairpersonship in Helsinki today.

OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 9d

In an online meeting with Georgian media and civil society representatives, I discussed recent #MediaFreedom developments. Media and journalists in #Georgia are working under constant pressure and I commend their dedication and resolve to independent journalism.

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 13d

This week in Athens and Vienna, I met with state officials, journalists and OSCE field mission representatives to discuss challenges as well as promising initiatives aimed at improving #MediaFreedom in the OSCE region. I look forward to our future cooperation.

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 14d

Following official visit, @OSCE_RFoM welcomes #Greece’s efforts to promote journalist safety, calls for comprehensive measures to counter Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)

🔗Press statement 👇
www.osce.org/representati...

OSCE RFoM welcomes Greece’s efforts to promote journalist safety, calls for comprehensive measures against Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs)

VIENNA, 25 September 2025 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ambassador Jan Braathu concluded his first official visit to Greece yesterday.

www.osce.org

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 17d

Recently, I held constructive meetings with Govt. & IO representatives, NGOs & media professionals in Vienna & Malta. Their insights inform my Office’s efforts to advance #MediaFreedom across the #OSCE region.

OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 22d

Yesterday, I congratulated the Belarusian Association of Journalists on its 30-year anniversary. I wish the Belarusian journalists to remain steadfast in the commitment to uphold independent and ethical journalism, and the right to freedom of expression.

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 22d

Today, I joined a high-level @coe.int-MFT Malta conference, discussing disinformation. To tackle this issue, we need:
🔴greater transparency
🔴independent & ethical journalism
🔴open debate in the public sphere
These measures build trust, which is the best antidote to disinformation.

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · 29d

My statement regarding the Helsingin Sanomat case in #Finland.

More information on the case👇
www.hs.fi/suomi/art-20...

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 28

I am once again compelled to condemn such attacks and urge Russia's full adherence to OSCE commitments and International Humanitarian Law.

My statement 👇

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 22

In keeping with OSCE commitments accepted and agreed by the Republic of #Serbia, I appeal to the authorities to impartially and expeditiously investigate all reported cases and to ensure that journalists can work safely.

My full statement 👇

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 15

The situation surrounding the sudden disruption of operations of the Focus Media Group in #Albania is concerning. Property and business disputes should not lead to abrupt halting of media broadcasting.

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 15

I welcome Slovak police opening criminal proceedings into the possible assassination of journalist Pavol Rypal (2008), who covered organized crime. After so many years, the renewed investigation underscores that there can be no impunity for crimes against journalists.

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 9

My joint statement with OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on our concern regarding the legal proceedings recently initiated against investigative journalist Nataša Miljanović Zubac in Bosnia and Herzegovina 👇

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 8

Statement by OSCE RFoM, Ambassador Jan Braathu on the funeral of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna 👇

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 6

The two-year prison sentence handed down to journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, imprisoned on 11 January, is concerning and has a chilling effect on independent journalism in #Georgia. I reiterate my call for her release and will closely follow the appeal process.

OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 4

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Ambassador Jan Braathu calls for an end to violence against the media in #Serbia.

OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 4

I recently held constructive meetings with Govt. representatives, NGOs & media professionals in Vienna and Helsinki. Their insights on strategies to concretely support journalists & #MediaFreedom in their countries provide important guidance for my work.

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 2

As we reflect on the past half century since the signing of the #HelsinkiFinalAct, its spirit is a powerful reminder that lasting security depends on an unwavering commitment to human rights and democratic values such as media freedom — today and always.

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OSCE media freedom @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social · Aug 1

Grateful to the OSCE Chairpersonship for hosting the #YouthForum in Helsinki this week. Youth are not only the future, they are essential voices in shaping the present. In today’s complex media and security landscape, their ideas and insights matter.

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