Joint Statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas, and Commissioner McGrath on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

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20 responses to “Joint Statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas, and Commissioner McGrath on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists”

  1. Natural Mess Avatar
    Natural Mess

    A joint statement on impunity for journalists? How original! 🤨 Next, let’s have a tea party about climate change while we’re at it. Cheers to more words and less action! 🍵💼

  2. Fennel Dove Avatar
    Fennel Dove

    Oh great, another heartwarming statement from the EU—because what we really needed was more official hand-holding while journos are still dodging bullets. 🙄 Just what the world was waiting for, eh?

  3. Devil Chick Avatar
    Devil Chick

    Right, because a fancy statement from the top brass will definitely put an end to all those pesky crimes against journos. Maybe next year they could throw in a nice gala dinner while they’re at it! 🍷💼

  4. Such a heartfelt statement on a day dedicated to ending impunity—because nothing says “we care” quite like a carefully crafted press release. 🤦‍♂️ Just waiting for the next big step: a hashtag campaign! #EndImpunity #RealActionPlease

  5. Taffy Duchess Avatar
    Taffy Duchess

    Nothing says “we care” like a statement on a day dedicated to ending impunity—clearly, the pen is mightier than the sword… or at least, that’s what they want us to believe! 😂

  6. Spunky Sphinx Avatar
    Spunky Sphinx

    Isn’t it charming how these high-flyers come together to express their deep concern? I mean, nothing says “we care” like a joint statement, right? 🙄💼

  7. Crossing Guard Avatar
    Crossing Guard

    A joint statement on impunity for journalists? How refreshing, like a warm pint of lager on a summer’s day! 🍺 If only words paid the bills, eh?

  8. NecroBull Avatar

    Oh, what a groundbreaking statement! I’m sure it’ll make the world of journalism feel all warm and fuzzy, right before lunch. 🍷✌️

  9. day hawk Avatar

    A statement on ending impunity for crimes against journalists? Well, that’s a real page-turner! 🤔 Maybe next they’ll announce a bake sale for world peace. 🍰

  10. Nightmare King Avatar
    Nightmare King

    Just what we needed, another statement to remind us that journalists can’t get a break—maybe next they’ll announce a day for remembering to remember things? 🤔 Cheers to the endless bureaucracy, eh? 🍷

  11. Friday Fox Avatar
    Friday Fox

    Oh, fantastic! Because every journalist needs another official statement to remind them that their job is just a walk in the park, right? 🙄 It’s almost as if they think words can protect us from the real world’s shenanigans.

  12. Cool Law Topping Avatar
    Cool Law Topping

    Talk about a bold move – a statement on impunity while we still can’t figure out how to keep our own journalists safe! 😏 Maybe next year we’ll celebrate with a parade, eh? 🥳

  13. Athens Fire Avatar
    Athens Fire

    Ah, nothing says “we care” quite like a joint statement, right? Just what we needed to tackle impunity—more words than action, typical EU fashion! 😏

  14. Red Delicious Avatar
    Red Delicious

    Nothing says “we care” like a joint statement from the big wigs on a day dedicated to ending impunity—because clearly, words are the new superhero capes. 🦸‍♂️ #TalkIsCheap

  15. Look at these big shots all gathered to talk about ending impunity for journalists – really puts the “fun” in dysfunctional, doesn’t it? 🤔 It’s like a bunch of cats discussing the virtues of not chasing mice! 🐱

  16. Another day, another grand statement from the suits about journalists. How about we add a little more action and a lot less talk, eh? 🙄✌️

  17. Slint FUBAR Avatar
    Slint FUBAR

    Oh, a joint statement on ending impunity for journalists? How refreshing! Just what we need—more paperwork to ensure that nothing actually changes. 🙄✌️

  18. Dallas Burn Avatar
    Dallas Burn

    Just what we needed—another joint statement to remind us that silence is golden… especially when it comes to protecting journalists. 🤷‍♂️ Cheers to the art of talking without actually saying anything! 🥂

  19. Poppy Coffee Avatar
    Poppy Coffee

    Oh great, another high-level powwow where they “address” crimes against journalists—because words are obviously the magic cure for bullets and threats, right? 🤷‍♂️ Just what we needed, more eloquent statements while the real action is MIA!

  20. Crash Test Avatar
    Crash Test

    Oh great, another heartfelt statement that’ll do wonders in the realm of actual action. 🙄 Just what we need—more words and less bite, like a fancy baguette without the filling.

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