Conference: Media Freedom Without Borders? 21. Jänner 2026 International debate on information rights in the focus of crisis Media freedom is a fundamental human right in democratic societies. In EU member states such as Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia, the existence of the independent press is under threat. The aim of the international conference is to highlight the importance of free journalism, especially in times of crisis, and to connect media professionals with civil society in order to develop strategies. Friday, February 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Institute for Journalism and Communication Studies at the University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 29, 7th floor, 1090 Vienna German version Welcome: Sabine Einwiller (Director, Institute for Journalism and Communication Studies)Fritz Hausjell (President, Reporters Without Borders Austria) Presentations and discussion: Beata Balogová (Chief Commentator, SME; Bratislava) Edit Inotai (Centre for Euro-Atlantic Integration and Democracy; Budapest) Thibaut Bruttin (Director General, RSF International; Paris) Moderator: Barbara Tóth (Board Member, Reporters Without Borders Austria) Further program point: Guided tour through the international exhibition Shooting the World of Tomorrow on the occasion of 40 years of Reporters Without Borders. Conference in English – admission is free! Please register at: info@rog.at A joint event organized by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Austria and the Institute for Journalism and Communication Studies at the University of Vienna. With support from: