By William Horsley, AEJ UK chairman A bold experimentThe Safety of Journalists Platform www.coe.int/fom is the world’s first continent-wide accountability mechanism for monitoring, reporting and protecting the safety of journalists based on a mutual agreement between the 46 states of the Council of Europe […]
Is Europe’s unique press freedom monitoring mechanism working? Read More »
By AEJ Belgium member Julian Hale “Europe is approaching a critical juncture. Reversing the current trajectory will require decisive action by member states, the Council of Europe and European institutions to end impunity for attacks on journalists, safeguard independent and
European Press Freedom Report 2026: Action urgently needed to protect journalists Read More »
By AEJ Belgium member Julian Hale With Brussels organising its first ever Multilingualism Week (from 9 to 14 February), I thought it would be quite timely to publish a short podcast on the Danish language and culture. It’s part language,
Brussels Multilingualism Week: Anyone for Danish? Read More »
Press release: Brussels, 17 November 2025 Threats to media independence (including the rise of disinformation and political pressure), the safety and security of journalists, the disruptive impact of technology and AI, plus the importance of collaboration were major discussion points
By AEJ Belgium member Julian Hale Threats to media independence (including the rise of disinformation and political pressure), the safety and security of journalists, the disruptive impact of technology and AI, plus the importance of collaboration, were major discussion points
By Aagje Van Raemdonck Photo by Tim Mossholder There has been a lot of soul-searching in the United States since the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show by US broadcaster ABC. The temporary suspension [it has since been reinstated] came
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By Jan Rehaag Tens of thousands took to the streets on Saturday, 4 October, in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, to demand the resignation of the government. While the majority stayed peaceful, some protestors attempted to storm the presidential palace, leading to
Georgians fight for democratic future as mass protests escalate in Tbilisi Read More »
Join us on Bastille Day for a friendly, low-key dive into the world of French language and culture, and its many influences on English. Led by fellow AEJ Belgium member and translator Julian Hale, this informal session is part mini-talk, part cultural exchange, part
Invitation – An informal fun dive into French-English language/cultural influences Read More »
Laws on foreign funding and broadcast content empower authorities to censor, prosecute and close media which provide vital sources of news and information to the public. As the ruling Georgian Dream party intensifies efforts to consolidate authoritarian rule, independent media
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(From left to right) Moderator Dylan Carter and panellists Ike Picone, Anja Wyrobek, and Dafydd ab Iago at the Press Club Brussels Europe. Photo: ©Heleen van Geest By Jan Rehaag As Artificial Intelligence continues to spread across industries, the technology
AI & Media: Risk or (R)evolution? Read More »
Julian Hale, a board member of the Association of European Journalists in Belgium, is inviting European journalists to participate in live interviews where they can explain their work and discuss recent developments in the world or the media sector. If
Call for Journalists – Radio Interview Opportunity in French Read More »
