"The findings of the fifth annual media freedom report should place EU officials on high alert, with media freedom and pluralism under sustained attack across mainland Europe."
"Journalist safety in particular reached what the report called a crisis point in Europe in 2025, with reporters and media workers facing extreme physical violence and systemic legal harassment."
"In total, 118 attacks against journalists were recorded in Italy last year, 15 of them involving physical violence, highlighting the severe risks faced by those investigating organized crime."
"A record 377 serious online attacks, including death threats, targeted journalists in 2025, indicating a troubling trend in the safety and freedom of the press."
The Civil Liberties Union for Europe reported increasing harassment and violence against journalists in the EU, alongside a decline in media ownership diversity and public trust. Media freedom and pluralism are under threat, exacerbated by political interference and budget cuts. Journalist safety has reached a crisis point, with numerous attacks recorded, including bombings targeting investigative reporters. Countries like Italy and the Netherlands have seen significant increases in threats and violence against journalists, with many requiring police protection due to the dangers they face.
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