Freedom of the press in Europe: a right threatened – The New Federalist

In October 2023, the Council of Europe launched a campaign under this name to promote freedom of the press and to raise awareness of the fundamental role of journalists in our democracies. This five-year project is the result of a significant increase in acts of intimidation and violence against professionals in the field. In 2023, the Platform for the Safety of Journalists identified nearly 285 alerts and 266 in 2024 concerning serious threats …