World Press Freedom Day 2026: Serbia’s spiral of violence

World Press Freedom Day 2026: Serbia’s spiral of violence

To mark the World Press Freedom Day 2026, our webinar examined the role the European Union can play in responding to Serbia’s deepening media freedom crisis, which has evolved into a self-reinforcing cycle of violence, intimidation, and impunity. Drawing on findings from the March 2026 mission, it underscored that the situation is no longer episodic but structural, driven by sustained political rhetoric, institutional shortcomings, and the rise of coordinated digital threats. More about MFRR: www.mfrr.eu