To mark 3 May, World Press Freedom Day in line with this year’s theme “Information as a Public Good”, EU Ambassador to Georgia Carl Hartzell issued a statement:

“In today’s digital era, we are drowning in information, especially in the Covid-19-related “infodemic”. In this context, quality and non-partisan journalism is a “vaccine” against disinformation, and journalists are our key allies in helping democracies function. Many thanks for your crucial contributions. The EU stands with you and for the freedom needed for you to do your crucial work”.

In line with tradition, Ambassador Hartzell also used this occasion to launch the 2021 EU Prize for Journalism:

“Today we launch the ninth edition of the EU Prize for Journalism. The Prize recognizes and rewards the highest standards of journalistic ethics, professionalism and quality. A month ago, I awarded the winners of the EU Prize for Journalism 2020 for their excellent entries demonstrating deep understanding of relevant and complex themes and challenges to modern Georgian society”.