European Centre for Press and Media Freedom
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2026 | Simona Constantin Cabinet member | European Democracy Shield; media policy | — |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Simona Constantin Cabinet member | European Democracy Shield; media policy | SRC |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Gesine Heinrich Cabinet member | Meeting with media organisations on media freedom in Serbia. | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Marko Makovec Cabinet member | Meeting with media organisations on media freedom in Serbia. | SRC |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Gesine Heinrich Cabinet member | Meeting with media organisations on media freedom in Serbia. | SRC |
| 22 May 2025 | Marie-Helene Boulanger Head of Unit | Consultation of media representatives and associations in the context of the preparation of the upcoming European Democracy Shield (“focus group”). | SRC |
| 22 May 2025 | Marie-Helene Boulanger Head of Unit | Consultation of media representatives and associations in the context of the preparation of the upcoming European Democracy Shield (“focus group”). | — |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Thomas Schmitz Cabinet member | Media freedom | — |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Thomas Schmitz Cabinet member | Media freedom | SRC |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Jördis Ferroli Cabinet member | • Brief overview of the participants’ roles and responsibilities, highlighting key areas of expertise and focus for each attendee. • Brief discussion on state of play of EMFA implementation. • Information on the European Democracy Shield | SRC |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Jördis Ferroli Cabinet member | • Brief overview of the participants’ roles and responsibilities, highlighting key areas of expertise and focus for each attendee. • Brief discussion on state of play of EMFA implementation. • Information on the European Democracy Shield | — |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Anna Herold Head of Unit | Exchange of views in the context of preparatory work on draft guidelines on Article 18(1) European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) to be issued by the European Commission under Article 18(9) of the EMFA. Anna Herold was replaced by Audrius Perkauskas | SRC |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Anna Herold Head of Unit | Exchange of views in the context of preparatory work on draft guidelines on Article 18(1) European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) to be issued by the European Commission under Article 18(9) of the EMFA. Anna Herold was replaced by Audrius Perkauskas | — |
Mission & Goals
The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non-profit organisation that was founded in Leipzig, Germany, 2015. It operates on the basis of the European Charter on Freedom of the Press and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The vision of the Centre is a society where media freedom enables open discourse and everyone can seek, receive and impart information. ECPMF’s mission is to promote, preserve and defend media freedom. We do this by monitoring violations, providing practical support and engaging diverse stakeholders across Europe.
EU Legislative Interests
Anti SLAPP Directive, Media Freedom Act, European Commission Recommendation on safety and protection of journalists, European Democracy Shield
Communication Activities
Veranstaltungen, Kampagnen, Veröffentlichungen siehe MFRR.EU https://www.mfrr.eu/library/
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
https://www.ecpmf.eu/about/network/
Organisation Members
Media Freedom Rapid Response Journalists in Distress (JID) Network EU Human Rights Defenders Relocation Platform
Additional Information
The funds come from project funds that the ECPMF receives as part of its work as an NGO in the field of press and media freedom. They are related to the cooperative's mission. The annual financial statements can be viewed at https://www.ecpmf.eu/about/finances/