Meeting in Athens, Greece on 20-21 April 2023, the IFJ Executive Committee discussed the withdrawal of four northern European unions from the IFJ – Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland
Members from all regions expressed their regret at the announcement, which was disappointing and a surprise to many.
Members of the Executive Committee recalled the need for global solidarity in the face of common threats. Journalists worldwide face increasing precarity, attacks on press freedom, threats and violence.
This moment in history calls for increased global solidarity.
Therefore, the Executive Committee members from all IFJ regions urge Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland to reconsider their decision and return to the IFJ.
The voices of all journalists’ unions are important contributors to the IFJ. Constructive debate and criticism can only strengthen our organization.
We invite Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland to engage with us in an frank, open, and honest discussion about how to strengthen our organisation.
Our struggles are shared, and so are our solutions.
To this end, the Executive Committee mandates three of its members, Zuliana Lainez, Jennifer Moreau and Adam Portelli, to continue the dialogue and report back to the Administrative Committee on 25 May.