France: IPI joins the press freedom mission to France

International — Press-Freedom Bodies · 2026-06-04 · EU · verified record

Themes: Media & broadcasting · Online platforms

Ecosystems: EU Media Freedom Act

IPI will join partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in conducting a media freedom mission to France from 9 to 11 June 2026. The mission will assess the current state of media freedom in France less than a year before the presidential elections. While France’s legal and regulatory framework is generally supportive of media freedom, there has been an alarming increase in the number and severity of attacks documented on journalists and media outlets in recent years. As of 3 June 2026, 376 violations of press freedom affecting 590 medi

IPI will join partner organisations of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in conducting a media freedom mission to France from 9 to 11 June 2026. The mission will assess the current state of media freedom in France less than a year before the presidential ele

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