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Russian Federation (Annex 1). Address by the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine, H.E. Ms. Mariana Betsa. Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Kelly Keiderling. Eightieth anniversary of the victory over Nazism in the Second World War (Russian Federation, also on behalf of several delegations, Annex 2). Increasing military involvement of certain NATO and EU member States in yet more confrontation in and around Ukraine. Recent developments in Moldova. World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May 2025. On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May 2025 (France, also on behalf of several delegations, Annex 3). Europe Day, observed on 9 May 2025.

1519th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council

1519th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council

1519th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council

Can there be security without democracy and media freedom? Democracy is often argued to be a system for peacefully resolving political conflicts, and hence generating more secure societies. Rigorous research evidence provides clear guidance on this topic. Freedom of expression in general, and media freedom in particular, are necessary for peaceful deliberation and resolution of conflicts among contending individuals and groups. Free media are also a key watchdog on decision makers, holding them accountable to the public and thus making sure that ruling parties cannot use deception to lure citizens into supporting internal or international armed conflicts and undermining peace and security. This report provides a review of the latest and most robust research published on the relationship between media freedom, democracy, and security.

This Joint Opinion was prepared by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media following a request from the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the OSCE.