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

On 4 May, Teresa Ribeiro, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), met with Ambassador Jaume Serra Serra to discuss the media freedom situation in the Principality of Andorra and in the broader OSCE region.

Ribeiro and Serra Serra exchanged views on the media landscape in Andorra and the challenges brought on by the pandemic. They discussed issues pertinent to the legislation in the area of freedom of the media and freedom of expression. Taking note that no cases have been submitted before the Andorran courts against journalists or other media actors, Ribeiro noted that decriminalization of defamation in Andorra would be a significant step in further upholding the right to free expression. Ribeiro and Serra agreed to continue dialogue and co-operation to promote pluralistic media and access to information.