Journalists, producers, researchers, photographers and other media professionals are out on the front line keeping us informed in a situation when we depend on their work more than ever, – to mark 3 May, World Press Freedom Day in line with this year’s theme ‘Journalism Without Fear or Favour’, EU Ambassador to Georgia Carl Hartzell has issued a statement.

“Today, during the unprecedented ‘Covid War’ times, only disinformation and fake stories are spreading faster than the virus. This year’s celebration of 3May, World Press Freedom Day, therefore bears special significance. Journalists, producers, researchers, photographers and other media professionals are out on the front line keeping us informed in a situation when we depend on their work more than ever. I trust in their continued vigilance and wish them all good health. The media plays a key role in any free and open society. Journalism without Fear or Favour, which is the theme of this year’s celebration, captures well the essential principles of good journalism. In the face of the political or economic pressure, defamation or interference that free media continues to experience globally, the European Union will remain its staunch ally, guardian and supporter.” – reads the statement issued by the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia.