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

The Ratiu Forum Journalism Mentorship Programme

The Ratiu Forum Journalism Mentorship Programme provides early-career journalists from Romania and neighboring countries with personalized mentorship, skill development, and the opportunity to publish high-quality stories, culminating in a certificate of completion for those who meet all requirements

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2024 European Anti-SLAPP Conference

The 2024 European Anti-SLAPP Conference, co-organized by the Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe (CASE), the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), and the Council of Europe, will be held on November 14, 2024, in Strasbourg, France

read more SLAPP Freedom of expression Media freedom

EMMA 2025 Conference: Empowering Media through Sustainable and Human- Centered Innovations

The European Media Management Association (EMMA) has announced its 2025 annual conference, scheduled for June 3-5, 2025, at the Luiss Business School in Rome

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Mapping Media Freedom Monitoring Report: January - June 2024

The report analyzes and compares the nature and type of media freedom-related incidents witnessed in the EU member states and candidate countries in the first half of 2024

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CASE Guidebook – How to prevent SLAPPs or get help if it's too late

The Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe - CASE - published a guidebook directed at NGOs, media outlets or individual authors helping them to navigate the perils of the SLAPP phenomenon

read more SLAPP SLAPPS Defamation and Libel Freedom of expression Media freedom


Presumption of innocence, right to be forgotten, defamation, and the right to report

This e-book aims to highlight a series of critical issues introduced by the most recent interventions of the Italian legislator that put at risk the right of citizens to be fully and correctly informed.

read more media freedom Freedom of expression Media pluralism Safety of journalists legal protection


Media Freedom in Albania: Shadow Report 2024

The shadow report complements the European Commission's rule of law report in Albania, pointing out key developments and challenges to media freedom in the country

read more Albania media freedom Rule of Law

Rule of Law and Media Freedom in Serbia: a Shadow Report

The shadow report complements the European Commission's rule of law report in Serbia, pointing out key developments and challenges to media freedom in the country

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