The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is a non-profit organization based in Leipzig, Germany. Established in 2015, it operates under the European Charter on Freedom of the Press and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The ECPMF's vision is to create a society where media freedom fosters open discourse and the free flow of information.

The organization's mission is to promote, preserve, and defend media freedom. They achieve this through various activities, including monitoring violations, providing practical support, and engaging with stakeholders across Europe. The ECPMF offers a wide range of services, such as monitoring reports, fact-finding missions, legal support, journalist residencies, grants for investigative journalism, and a women's reporting point.

The ECPMF is part of a pan-European network of organizations dedicated to freedom of expression. They collaborate on major projects, including the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) mechanism and the IJ4EU grant. With a strong commitment to media freedom, the ECPMF plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity and independence of the press in Europe