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‘Worrying picture’: Journalists in Europe face increasing risk, press freedom group warns

Sarah Best

22nd April 2021

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Press freedom groups have expressed concerns about the risks involved in covering certain stories following the murder of the Greek journalist, Giorgos Karaivaz two weeks ago.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have reported that some reporters have experienced harassment and violence by protesters and police in some EU member countries. The president of the European commission, Ursula von her Leyen had condemned any form of harassment and violence against journalists.

This article could be used for The Media unit, as well as Crime and Deviance.

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Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.