OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media meets with Ambassador of Poland

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Teresa Ribeiro, met today, on 2 February 2021, with Ambassador Adam Hałaciński to discuss the current media freedom landscape as well as challenges in Poland and the broader OSCE region.

They discussed several issues regarding media freedom in Poland and the OSCE region, including the safety of journalists, cases of judicial harassment of journalists, the issue of disinformation, and the need for a legal framework that is fully in line with international standards on freedom of expression and the relevant OSCE commitments, to ensure a free and pluralistic media landscape. Ribeiro announced that she would follow-up on specific cases of concern.

Ambassador Hałaciński informed Ribeiro about the ongoing preparations of Poland’s OSCE Chairmanship in 2022, and they agreed to work closely together with a view to tackle current challenges to media freedom facing the OSCE region.