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Press statements of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Pact for the future: a new era of international co-operation for today and tomorrow
Publishing date: 11 July 2025
What we do: Youth
On 10 July, the OSCE hosted a youth-focused event at the Hofburg in Vienna titled ‘Pact for the future: a new order of international co-operation that delivers a better present and safeguards the future?’ The event showcased how youth-led research can contribute to ongoing policy discussions on
Young people from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia build knowledge on security sector governance and reform, safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school
Publishing date: 16 June 2025
What we do: Youth
Students and young journalists from Central Asia took a deep dive into youth, security, and the role of media freedom at a summer school course organized by the OSCE in co-operation with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) from 8 to 13 June in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan. “Over the
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media discusses importance of media freedom and independent journalism during official visit to Hungary
Publishing date: 4 June 2025
Location: Hungary
VIENNA, 4 June 2025 — The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu, yesterday concluded his first official visit to Hungary where he held bilateral meetings with Hungarian authorities as well as consultations with journalists and civil society representatives. He also gave a keynote speech at the General Meeting of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) in Budapest.
10th OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media South East Europe Media Conference concludes with call for co-ordinated action to strengthen media viability
Publishing date: 30 May 2025
SARAJEVO, 30 May 2025 — The tenth South East Europe Media Conference (SEEMC), “Actioning Media Viability for Informed, Resilient Societies,” concluded today in Sarajevo.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes first official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 28 May 2025
Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO, 28 May 2025 — The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu, concluded today his first official visit to in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) where he held three-days of bilateral meetings.
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes visit to European institutions
Publishing date: 8 May 2025
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu, concluded his first visit to European Institutions today. During his visit, the RFoM discussed current challenges to media freedom across EU Member States and the broader OSCE region with the cabinets of European Commissioner for
Joint statement on Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression
Publishing date: 7 May 2025
BRUSSELS, 7 May 2025- Considering the vital impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has on freedom of expression, freedom of the media and the information ecosystem; acknowledging that the development and use of AI can be beneficial but raise serious human rights-related concerns; stressing the
OSCE Chairperson and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media reaffirm necessity of media freedom to mark World Press Freedom Day
Publishing date: 2 May 2025
VIENNA/HELSINKI, 2 May 2025 — On World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu reaffirm the necessity of upholding media freedom in an environment marked by rapid technological developments.
Protecting media freedom is crucial to our democracies, says OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media in first report to OSCE Permanent Council
Publishing date: 10 April 2025
VIENNA, 10 April 2025 — Protecting media freedom is crucial to our democracies and comprehensive security: this was a core message from the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Jan Braathu, during his first report to the OSCE Permanent Council today.
Free and independent media are vital for strong democracies and our common security, OSCE leaders say
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
What we do: Human rights
VIENNA, 17 March 2025 – Independent media are essential in providing factual, unbiased reporting that counters propaganda, promotes informed public debate and ensures accountability, OSCE leaders said at the opening of a two-day conference to discuss the role of media in conflict and humanitarian crises against the background of international law today.