Commenting on the European Commission recommendation on the safety of journalists, ETUC’s Liina Carr commented:

“The ETUC supports any action to ensure the safety of journalists. It is clear that no journalist, and indeed no worker, should die or be harmed for doing their job”

“The European Commission rightly highlights the importance of the safety of journalists for democracy and media freedom, as well for the health and safety of workers who are under increasing threat in Europe”

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