Journalist Ernst Sittinger Appointed as ORF Foundation Council Member for Styria

ORF Appoints Journalist Ernst Sittinger to Steiermark Foundation Council: Implications for Austrian Public Broadcasting London, May 13, 2026 — Austrian public broadcaster Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF) has appointed journalist Ernst Sittinger to its Foundation Council for the region of Steiermark, a decision that has drawn immediate attention from political opposition parties and media watchdogs. The appointment, … Read more

Europe Press Freedom Report: Ukraine War Fuels Rising Threats to Journalists

Escalating Threats to Press Freedom Across Europe: Report Highlights Ukraine War and Authoritarian Tactics The safety of journalists across Europe remains under severe threat, with the war in Ukraine and increasingly authoritarian tactics employed by several governments contributing to a marked decline in press freedom. A new report, the 2024 Europe Press Freedom Report, reveals … Read more