EU Statement in response to the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Mr. Jan Braathu The EU warmly welcomes the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the Permanent Council, and thanks him for his report. We reiterate our strong and steadfast support for the mandate and autonomy of the RFoM. We highlight the important role of the Office in responding to threats to media freedom and freedom of expression online and offline, and the assistance to participating States in