Search: official labels in Europe, outcome sustained
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
4 incidents match this view.
Country: Belarus, RSF 2026 rank: 165th of 180 Russia, RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Official labels (4) Funding and ownership pressure (1)
Stage: Pressure (4)
Outcome: Sustained (4)
Level: National (4)
Head of government: Alexander Lukashenko Vladimir Putin
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | Russia: law on asset freezes and service denials for exiled "foreign agents", August 2026 | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Official labels | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (August 4, 2026) |
| March 9, 2022 | Belarus: Deutsche Welle and other outlets labeled 'extremist' | Belarus (RSF 2026 rank: 165th of 180) | Official labels | Alexander Lukashenko | Sustained (March 9, 2022) |
| April 23, 2021 | Russia: independent outlet Meduza designated a 'foreign agent' | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Official labels | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (April 23, 2021) |
| March 7, 2019 | Russia: new laws penalize online "fake news" and "disrespecting authorities" | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Official labels | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (March 7, 2019) |