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A coalition of organizations, including CPJ, is asking European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to address what it calls an existential threat to independent journalism in the Balkans.

CPJ, partners call on EU president to address Western Balkans press freedom crisis

October 15, 2025 10:41 AM EDT

The Committee to Protect Journalists and eight partner organizations urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday to raise the issue of the escalating press freedom crisis in the Western Balkans, particularly in Serbia, during her visit to the region this week. The joint statement highlights the severe deterioration of press freedom in…