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AEJ in Europe	AEJ Congress 2010
Across Europe, the AEJ brings together individual journalists through their membership of the national sections. It was set up in 1961 in the six countries of what was then the EEC by 70 founding members who believed in the potential of journalism to promote European harmony. There are now more than 1000 members in some 20 sections, independently established in countries that belong to the Council of Europe. The members are united by their determination to defend the freedom of information and the media. Each year one of the national sections hosts the AEJ's annual congress, providing an opportunity to meet journalists from around the continent. One day is focused on an issue of current interest and the general assembly debates resolutions on cases where journalistic freedoms are in jeopardy. Maastricht Congress, 19-21 November 2009 The Dutch Section hosted the 2009 congress in Maastricht. We are all most grateful to Fred Sanders, Gerrit van der Kooy, Harrie Jeurissen and the Dutch Section for making the occasion so lively and enjoyable. The guest speaker on 20 November was Thomas Hammarberg, Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner. See AEJ Annual Congress 2009 Linz Congress, 21-22 November 2008 The Austrian Section hosted the 2008 congress in Linz, Cultural Capital of Europe 2009. We are indebted to Otmar Lahodynsky for the flawless organisation that made the event such a resounding success See AEJ Congress and General Assembly See Media Freedom Survey for the papers Dublin Congress, 9-10 November 2007 The Irish Section hosted a truly memorable congress in Dublin in 2007. See www.aej.ie AEJ President Diego Carcedo and Irish Section President Eileen Dunne greet An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD, then Irish Prime Minister	This year's Congress and General Assembly will be held at Ordu on Turkey's Black Sea coast on 7-10 October. We all appreciate deeply the generosity and commitment of the Turkish section in staging what will undoubtedly be a memorable event International Board President : Diego Carcedo, Spain Secretary General : Peter Kramer, Belgium Treasurer : Saiah Tsaoussidou, Greece Vice Presidents : Eileen Dunne, Ireland                           József Horváth, Hungary                           Carmelo Occhino, Italy Athanase Papandropoulos, Greece, is Honorary President of the AEJ AEJ Media Freedom Representative William Horsley, Chairman of the UK Section, was appointed AEJ Media Freedom Representative in June 2007. This is a permanent appointment, unanimously endorsed by the General Assembly in Dublin. William's first task was to compile the Media Freedom Survey. This brings together 20 country reports written by AEJ sections and highlighting problems that journalists are encountering in their professional lives. He is now very active representing the AEJ on the Council of Europe's Committee on Media and New Communication Services. See Media Freedom	Home AEJ in Europe Int'l AEJ Website Int'l AEJ News Other AEJ sections Finland France Greece Ireland Italy Netherlands Spain AEJ in the UK News/Events Past Events Media Freedom Media Freedom Survey World Press Freedom Day Europe Diary Useful Links Membership Contacts OTHER PAGES UK Section Meetings Press Coverage of the Media Freedom Survey Other Sections' WPFD Meetings