Incidents in Europe, national level, outcome ongoing
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
2 incidents match this view.
Country: Russia, RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180 Serbia, RSF 2026 rank: 104th of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Detention and violence (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1) Prior restraint (1)
Stage: Punish (1) Silence (1)
Outcome: Ongoing (2)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Aleksandar Vucic Vladimir Lenin
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | Serbian police strike, detain and disarm journalists covering anti-government protests | Serbia (RSF 2026 rank: 104th of 180) | Detention and violence | Aleksandar Vucic | Ongoing |
| 1922 | Soviet Russia creates Glavlit, a central office to review all printed material before publication | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Prior restraint | Vladimir Lenin | Ongoing (January 1, 1989) |
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