I have the honour to speak the on behalf of the EU and its Member States. On the occasion of the 11th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the European Union expresses its deep concern over the continued threats faced by journalists and other media actors worldwide. In 2025, incidents of harassment, surveillance and attacks in CoE Member States have raised serious concerns over violations of Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights and the erosion of