OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media meets with Ambassador of the Netherlands

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Teresa Ribeiro, met today, 29 January 2021, online with Ambassador Jeroen Boender. They discussed several issues regarding media freedom in The Netherlands and the OSCE region, including the safety of journalists, the role of Big Tech platforms and the issue of “fake news” and social media bubbles.

The unique position of the RFoM’s office, the OSCE and its field missions were discussed, with Ribeiro and Boender agreeing that good co-operation with other institutions within and outside the OSCE is of great importance.

Ribeiro expressed her concern about recent attacks on the media during riots in The Netherlands. Boender mentioned the long standing tradition of The Netherlands when it comes to media freedom, agreed that there are both positive developments and new challenges, and welcomed all future feedback.