[English translation of statement delivered in French.]

I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States that are members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists: Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and my own country, France.

Media freedom constitutes an essential element of the OSCE‘s comprehensive concept of security. A free, independent, and pluralistic media environment strengthens democratic governance, promotes transparency and accountability, and contributes to war prevention, societal resilience and the enjoyment of all human rights. The ability of journalists and media actors to operate without undue interference, censo

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