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OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes visit to Luxembourg
Publishing date: 31 January 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
On 28 January 2022, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, concluded an official visit to Luxembourg.
Safeguarding freedom of expression in the age of artificial intelligence: Launch of the SAIFE Policy Manual
Publishing date: 26 January 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 26 January 2022 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro today launched the SAIFE Policy Manual, a publication that puts a spotlight on the impact of artificial intelligence on freedom of expression.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative: “Moldovan public service broadcaster and media regulatory authorities should be free from political interference”
Publishing date: 14 January 2022
Content type: Press release
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws
VIENNA, 14 January 2022 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Teresa Ribeiro, today presented a legal analysis of the Law on Amendments of the Code of Audiovisual Media Services of the Republic of Moldova, no. 174/2018, adopted on 4 November 2021. The amendments lead to increased parliamentary control over the public service broadcaster TeleRadio-Moldova (TRM) and the public authority regulating the public and private broadcast media, the Audiovisual Council.
Hacking sites and blocking content of Portuguese media group is clear violation of freedom of expression, says OSCE Media Freedom Representative
Publishing date: 13 January 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 13 January 2022 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, today expressed concern about the recent hacking and illegal removal of websites belonging to media outlets of Portugal’s leading media group Grupo Impresa.
In reaction to the violent clashes in Kazakhstan, OSCE Media Freedom Representative calls for respect for freedom of the media and information
Publishing date: 12 January 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 12 January 2022 – Following the recent events in Kazakhstan, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro expressed her concern about the media freedom situation in the country. She calls for safe working conditions for journalists and other media workers under all circumstances, as well as a restoration of internet access in the country.
OSCE Media Freedom Representative urges Polish President to veto media law
Publishing date: 20 December 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws
VIENNA, 20 December 2021 – In response to the recent parliamentary approval of a draft bill that excludes companies from outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) to hold broadcasting licenses in Poland, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro today reiterated her concern for its wider implications for media freedom and called on President Andrzej Duda to veto it.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media meets with US Ambassador
Publishing date: 20 December 2021
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
On 17 December 2021, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Teresa Ribeiro met with the Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the OSCE, Ambassador Michael Carpenter. They discussed current developments on media freedom and freedom of expression in the United States and the wider OSCE region.