Reports and papers

Analyses on specific aspects related to press and media freedom, performed and published by research centres, non-governmental organizations and public bodies

Media Mapping and Dealing with the Past

The research aims at shedding light on the role of media outlets and journalists in dealing with the past in Kosovo and North Macedonia

read more Kosovo North Macedonia Media freedom Media pluralism

SLAPPs against the media in Europe: is the EU response sufficient and what remains to be done?

Panel co-organized by ARTICLE 19 and OBC Transeuropa, as partner of Media Freedom Rapid Response Mechanism, within the 2023 International Journalism Festival of Perugia

read more Italy Serbia SLAPP Defamation and Libel Media freedom

Report on media freedom in BiH in 2023

The “Report on media freedom in BiH in 2023 '' is a publication by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Association of BH Journalists. The scope of this document is to analyse media freedom, as well as trust in the media, among the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina

read more Bosnia Herzegovina Media freedom Media pluralism

ALBANIA – Indicators on the Level of Media Freedom and Journalists' Safety in Albania, 2022

“Indicators on the Level of Media Freedom and Journalists' Safety in Albania '' is a publication produced by Safejournalists network. The scope of this document is to analyse the ongoing situation in the country with respect to legal protection, editorial independence and safety of journalists

read more Albania Media freedom Media pluralism Safety of journalists

Mapping Media Freedom Monitoring Report 2022

The 2021 Monitoring Report offers an overview of media freedom violations in the EU and candidate countries from January to December 2022. It addresses in particular four major developments: the war in Ukraine; the abuse of legal actions to silence legitimate public journalism; the rise in online attacks and environmental reporting.

read more Media freedom Safety of journalists Harassment Surveillance War reporting

Acts of intimidation against journalists – Year 2022

“Acts of Intimidation against Journalists – Year 2022” is a publication by the Italian Ministry of the Interior and the Department of Public Security. The scope of this document is to analyse the ongoing situation in the country with respect to the evolution of the threats to the safety of journalists

read more Italy Safety of journalists

Nations in Transit 2023, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Freedom House Report

The report analyses the evolution of the democratic institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2022, taking into account different scores and indicators

read more Bosnia Herzegovina Rule of Law Media freedom

Sustainable innovative journalism and new business models. Report by European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)

This EFJ report investigates efforts dedicated to advancing sustainable and innovative journalism, encompassing initiatives that delve into novel approaches to business models

read more Digitalisation

The “misuse” of the judicial system to attack freedom of expression: trends, challenges and responses

The current UNESCO brief explores a number of legal tools which are employed to curb freedom of expression around the world, such as criminal defamation offences; defamation as civil wrong; SLAPPs

read more Media freedom Media Law SLAPP Freedom of expression

25th Anniversary of the Mandate of the OSCE Representative on Freedom on the Media – Can there be security without media freedom?

“Can there be security without media freedom?'' is a report published by the office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom on the Media. The scope of this document is to analyse the impact of technology on the media ecosystem and the challenges to overcome. The report formulates a list of recommendations directed to strengthening media freedom, human rights, democracy, and security in the years to come

read more OSCE Member States Freedom of expression Media freedom