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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · 1d

In his statement, president Vucić insinuated that journalists would be the ones inciting violence during the commemoration of the tragedy in Novi Sad on 1 Nov. Such comments vilify indep reporters & mislead the public. Journos must be free to cover the events.

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · 1d

NUNS supports journalists covering the protests and provides essential safety equipment amid rising tensions and increasing efforts by law enforcement to stifle civil society demonstrations. Attempts to discredit them and accuse them of inciting disorder only fuel further hostility and should stop.

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · 1d

We stand in solidarity w/ our friends from the Independent Journalists' Association of #Serbia 🇷🇸 (NUNS) who are targeted by smears (e.g. 'supporters of the riot organisers') & attempts to undermine their credibility by the pro-government Association of Journalists of Serbia (AJS). 🧵

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · 2d

📣To mark the anniversary of the tragedy in Novi Sad, we will discuss how the govt's efforts to stifle protests and control information fuel growing attacks on the media in 🇷🇸 #Serbia.

🗓️4.11 ⏰14:00 CET

Register now: www.mfrr.eu/one-year-on-...

@mediafreedomeu.bsky.social

One year on: Media freedom and journalist safety in Serbia

Join the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) webinar on 4 November marking one year since Serbia’s Novi Sad tragedy and nationwide protests.

www.mfrr.eu

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · 8d

🌟 The 2025 Sakharov Prize goes to Andrzej Poczobut & Mzia Amaglobeli.

It's a tribute to their resilience and commitment to truth and justice.

We will continue to demand the release of Andrzej, Mzia, and all political prisoners.

www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli: laureates of the 2025 Sakharov Prize | News | European Parliament

The two journalists, imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia, are the laureates of the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, to be awarded by Parliament on 16 December.

www.europarl.europa.eu

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ARTICLE 19 @article19.bsky.social · 8d

Ireland has appointed a Data Protection Commissioner who formerly held a senior public affairs role at Meta – disregarding EU law & treaties.

The govt must conduct a new, transparent process to appoint an official with a strong record of protecting human rights.

www.article19.org/resources/ir...

Ireland: Adopt new, transparent process to appoint Data Protection Commissioner - ARTICLE 19

Data Protection Commissioner has responsibility as lead supervisory authority for many of the world’s largest technology companies.

www.article19.org

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · 11d

🇮🇹 #Italy: We strongly condemn the car bomb on Sigfrido Ranucci, a leading investigative journalists and his family. We call for a thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are identified and brought to justice.

www.article19.org/resources/it...

Italy: Car bomb attack on Sigfrido Ranucci rings alarm for media freedom - ARTICLE 19

ARTICLE 19 and partners strongly condemn the car bomb attack on one of Italy’s leading investigative journalists and his family.

www.article19.org

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Robin Berjon @robin.berjon.com · 16d

Do you like infrastructure?
Do you like democracy?

I have a panel coming up for you in 10 minutes! www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...

The Future of Democracy: Speech, Thought, Sovereignty, and Power in the Age of Platforms and AI — Open Markets Institute

Join The Open Markets Institute and ARTICLE 19 on October 15th & 16th for a convening of high-level leading thinkers, lawmakers, technologists, and advocates to discuss the direct and growi...

www.openmarketsinstitute.org

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Open Markets Institute @openmarkets.bsky.social · 16d

Now on stage: Our first panel with David Kaye, Former UN Special Rapporteur @davidakaye.bsky.social, Sasha Havlicek at @isdglobal.org, and MEP Alexandra Geese @alexandrageese.bsky.social. Moderated by @courtneyr.bsky.social at @cjl4news.bsky.social.

Tune in here: www.youtube.com/live/KlO8ta8...

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Open Markets Institute @openmarkets.bsky.social · 16d

Happening NOW in Brussels:
How can Europe protect its democracy from foreign tech monopolies?
Join @openmarkets.bsky.social & @article19.bsky.social for two days of debate, insight, and strategy.
📺 Livestream here → www.youtube.com/live/KlO8ta8...
#DigitalSovereignty #Democracy #FreeSpeech

The Future of Democracy: Speech, Thought, Sovereignty, and Power in the Age of Platforms and AI

YouTube video by Open Markets Institute

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Open Markets Institute @openmarkets.bsky.social · 16d

Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General at the US Department of Justice, joins us today in Brussels.

#DigitalSovereignty #FreeSpeech #Democracy

📺 Tune into his remarks here: www.youtube.com/live/KlO8ta8...

The Future of Democracy: Speech, Thought, Sovereignty, and Power in the Age of Platforms and AI

YouTube video by Open Markets Institute

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Open Markets Institute @openmarkets.bsky.social · 16d

Jonathan Kanter:

"There is no such a thing as a benevolent dictator, as there is no such a thing as benevolent monopolist. We don't need domestic monopolies to better compete. The way to compete against China is not to have censorship, and it's to have checks and balances."

Open Markets Institute @openmarkets.bsky.social · 16d

Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General at the US Department of Justice, joins us today in Brussels.

#DigitalSovereignty #FreeSpeech #Democracy

📺 Tune into his remarks here: www.youtube.com/live/KlO8ta8...

The Future of Democracy: Speech, Thought, Sovereignty, and Power in the Age of Platforms and AI

YouTube video by Open Markets Institute

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Max Bank @maxbank.bsky.social · 16d

On my way to Brussels for the Future of Democracy conference hosted by @openmarkets.bsky.social and @article19europe.bsky.social. This is an important and timely event. www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications...

The Future of Democracy: Speech, Thought, Sovereignty, and Power in the Age of Platforms and AI — Open Markets Institute

Join The Open Markets Institute and ARTICLE 19 on October 15th & 16th for a convening of high-level leading thinkers, lawmakers, technologists, and advocates to discuss the direct and growi...

www.openmarketsinstitute.org

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · 24d

Our Joanna Szymańska joined a #MediaFreedom mission in 🇧🇬 #Bulgaria. The country, torn by political polarisation, faces several challenges that severely affect the safety of journalists and media resilience.

💡Learn more about our key recommendations:
www.article19.org/resources/bu...

Bulgaria: Press freedom undermined by political polarisation and delayed reforms - ARTICLE 19

The government must implement both domestic and EU-mandated reforms to protect media freedom and journalists in Bulgaria.

www.article19.org

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CASE Coalition @casecoalition.bsky.social · 28d

⚠️ IT'S A (DOUBLE) SLAPP!

@casecoalition.bsky.social has verified TWO new SLAPPs, both concerning Italian citizens who tried to raise their voices for the public good.

📣 Italy, where are your SLAPP protections? 👀

#StopSLAPPs

a cartoon drawing of a red alarm with the words siren blaring above it

ALT: a cartoon drawing of a red alarm with the words siren blaring above it

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · Sep 24

We are in #Sofia 🇧🇬 #Bulgaria with our partners from @coemediafreedom.bsky.social & #MFRR to examine the safety of journos, media pluralism, #SLAPPs, and reforms under #EMFA

⚡Stay tuned for more!

www.article19.org/resources/bu...

Bulgaria: Mission to examine media freedom and independent journalism - ARTICLE 19

The mission will assess the safety of journalists, media regulation, public broadcasting, media pluralism, defamation and SLAPPs, media ownership and the reform process required under EMFA.

www.article19.org

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ARTICLE 19 @article19.bsky.social · Sep 17

On the fifth anniversary of her arrest, ARTICLE 19 calls for the release of Viasna member and human rights defender Marfa Rabkova.

Belarusian authorities must free all activists, journalists and independent lawyers held in arbitrary detention without delay.

www.article19.org/resources/be...

Belarus: After five years of arbitrary detention, freedom for Marfa Rabkova now - ARTICLE 19

During her pre-trial detention, Marfa Rabkova’s health deteriorated significantly due to a lack of adequate medical care.

www.article19.org

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Index on Censorship @indexoncensorship.org · Sep 17

Today marks 5 years since #MarfaRobkova was unjustly detained in #Belarus, imprisoned for fighting for free and democratic elections. We continue to demand her immediate and unconditional release: www.indexoncensorship.org/campaigns/le...

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · Sep 11

We welcome the release of @rferl.org.web.brid.gy journalist Ihar #Losik from Belarusian detention. He spent over 5 years behind bars on politically motivated charges. For 1,5 years he was denied communication with his family.

Pressure matters.

www.rferl.org/a/rfe-journa...

RFE/RL Journalist Ihar Losik Freed After More Than 5 Years Of Brutal Detention In Belarus

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Ihar Losik has been freed after spending more than five years in brutal Belarusian detention on trumped up charges, the latest release of a political prisone...

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our Joanna Szymańska spoke to ABC Australia about 🇷🇺 #Russia’s push to replace WhatsApp & Telegram with MAX, a new state-controlled messenger. This move is part of a global trend of tightening control over the free flow of information. #Censorship #FoE

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

Meet MAX, the 'chilling' new development in Russian social media

Russians are being pushed onto a new messaging service linked to the Kremlin, and experts warn people can expect them to be watching everything.

www.abc.net.au

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · Sep 4

🇷🇸 #Serbia: The govt needs to stop all forms of undue influence on media, respect their independence and refrain from applying pressure on editorial policies and decisions through personal relationships or political connections.

www.article19.org/resources/se...

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · Aug 18

🌟From economic instability to digital intimidation, the MFRR Summit 2025 will address the urgent challenges facing European journalism. Registration is now open.

Be part of the conversation on 13 October: www.mfrr.eu/mfrr-summit-...

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · Aug 7

⚡New resource
How does it feel when a like, a comment, or a group chat can land you in jail?
In #Belarus, vague anti-extremism laws are increasingly used to silence dissent.
Read our analysis ⬇️
#StandWithBelarus #FreedomOfExpression
www.article19.org/resources/be...

Belarus: Anti-extremism laws put digital rights at risk - ARTICLE 19

Anti-extremism laws are increasingly used by the Lukashenko regime to harass and prosecute dissenting voices in Belarus.

www.article19.org

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ARTICLE 19 @article19.bsky.social · Aug 6

We denounce this verdict and call for Mzia Amaglobeli's immediate release. This is clear harassment of an independent journalist + an effort to stifle all who report on socio-political upheavals in Georgia.

In the words of Mzia Amaglobeli: 'Freedom to all political prisoners! We are not criminals.’

Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 6

🟥 Judge Nino Sakhelashvili has sentenced journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to 2yrs in prison, ignoring widespread calls from local and international human rights and press freedom organizations to release her and end what they describe as politically motivated prosecution tied to her journalism.
#FreeMzia

Judge Sentences Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to 2 Years in Prison Despite International Outcry - Batumelebi

Mzia Amaglobeli •

batumelebi.netgazeti.ge

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ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our @antanina-maslyka.bsky.social & Joanna Szymańska are attending the #Helsinki+50 Conference and join Sviatlana #Tsikhanouskaya in urging intl community to take decisive action for the unconditional release of all political prisoners in #Belarus. #StandWithBelarus

#OSCE25FI

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