France: Critical juncture for media freedom ahead of 2027 elections

International — Press-Freedom Bodies · 2026-06-16 · EU · verified record

Themes: Media & broadcasting · Online platforms

Ecosystems: EU Media Freedom Act

From 9-11 June 2026, IPI joined the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in conducting a joint mission to France to assess the current state of media freedom in the country. This statement presents the mission’s preliminary findings. [Read the statement in French here.] The mission was led by the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and joined by IPI, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), ARTICLE 19 Europe, the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), Free Press Unlimited (FPU). The mission was organised with the support of local partners, the jour

From 9-11 June 2026, IPI joined the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in conducting a joint mission to France to assess the current state of media freedom in the country. This statement presents the mission’s preliminary findings. [Read the statement in French h

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