Independence and pluralism

RSF urges state attorneys general to block the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, warning it would concentrate control of major news outlets, weaken media pluralism, and threaten Americans' access to reliable information.

Member states of the European Union (EU) have had nearly a year to align their national legislation with the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA).

Mozambican investigative journalist Estacio Valoi is facing criminal charges following an investigation into illegal logging in the northeastern province of Cabo Delgado. RSF calls for the immediate return of his equipment.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Venezuelan authorities to do everything in their power to reestablish access to reliable news and media outlets.

The Belgian Competition Authority has approved the acquisition of IPM by the Rossel media group, which will now own all five French-language daily newspapers in Belgium. This concentration is set to undermine media pluralism.

Following the election of Abelardo de la Espriella as president of Colombia, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is  concerned about the future of press freedom in the country.

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are due to vote soon on the priorities and allocation of funds dedicated to journalism under the new AgoraEU programme, which aims to support all creative sectors.

By confirming the violations of media pluralism rules reported by RSF, and having served CNews with a formal notice to put an end to them, the French regulator is finally taking a firm stance against a broadcaster that is failing to meet its obligations.

Since the Czech government was appointed by the president in December 2025, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has documented 13 political attacks on the media, six of them committed by Prime Minister Andrej Babis.