# Registrations open for MFRR Summit 2026 Press freedom challenges in Europe to be discussed - **Published:** 2026-08-17 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/31439750-e4a3-4be0-ac5e-e4a90b6f325b ## About the summit The MFRR Summit 2026 will take place in Brussels on October 12 to discuss key challenges facing press and media freedom in Europe. As the consortium's flagship annual event, the summit will bring together journalists, media experts, and policymakers. Participants will address critical issues such as digital minefields for journalists and shrinking space for independent media. ## Participating organizations Leading media freedom organizations including the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), International Press Institute (IPI), and European Federation of Journalists will participate in the event. Free Press Unlimited, ARTICLE 19 Europe, and Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa will also be represented. These organizations work to protect press freedom across Europe. ## Significance of the summit The MFRR Summit provides a crucial platform to assess the state of press freedom in Europe. Increasing censorship attempts and pressure on journalists in recent years have made such events more important than ever. The summit aims to develop joint strategies against regulations like foreign agent laws that hinder journalism. ## Digital challenges The event will particularly examine threats journalists face in the digital space. Cyber attacks, online surveillance, and disinformation campaigns rank among the biggest obstacles to modern journalism. Participants will share solutions to enhance resilience against these challenges. ## Space for independent media The summit will also discuss financial and legal barriers faced by independent media organizations. Economic pressures against media outlets have increased in many European countries recently. Cutoff of advertising revenue and legal prosecutions stand out as threats to independent journalism. ## Role of policymakers The event offers opportunities for collaboration with policymakers to protect media freedom. EU-level measures and harmonization of national laws will be among the summit's main agenda items. Participants will develop advocacy strategies for legal reforms to strengthen press freedom. ## Registration process Those wishing to attend MFRR Summit 2026 can register through the event's official website. Registrations are now open, with early application recommended due to limited capacity. The event will take place at a central location in Brussels, offering networking opportunities among participants. ## Future of media freedom MFRR Summit 2026 could mark a critical turning point for the future of media freedom in Europe. The goal is to create a collective response to systematic threats faced by journalists and media organizations. The event operates with the awareness that press freedom is a cornerstone of democracy. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7495032102388830208-1ilU — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._