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World Press Freedom Day 2026: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-05-02 14:00:00

On World Press Freedom Day, the European Union reaffirms its resolute commitment to defending media independence and the safety of journalists as fundamental pillars of democracy, particularly in resp…

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