The fundamental right of press freedom should not be taken for granted, even in the so-called Western world. In Europe, where some countries rank highly in terms of press freedom, the situation is escalating and deteriorating in many others. Despite efforts, media capture, surveillance, harassment, and even physical threats against journalists remain a tangible reality, highlighting an alarming situation.
Journalists from France, Slovakia, Serbia, Hungary and Greece, share their firsthand experiences and insights on this critical subject, followed by an open discussion with experts from international organizations advocating for the Fourth Estate, along with the audience, about the risks to journalism across Europe and to democracy itself.
