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

Moldova’s Proposed Anti-SLAPP Package: a legal analysis

In the context of Moldova’s accession process to the EU, the Independent Journalism Center (IJC) has published a legal analysis of the recent legislative efforts introduces to counter vexatious lawsuits

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A dangerous spiral of violence against journalists in Serbia

OBCT, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners and the Council of Europe’s Safety of Journalists Platform present a report which outlines the deteriorating situation for media freedom and safety of journalists in Serbia. The report is a result of an international mission to Belgrade that took place in March 2026.

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Moldova: Shadow Report on the State of Media Freedom in the Country

Media freedom, European integration, and reform processes in Moldova are the central themes of the recent shadow report published by the Independent Journalism Center (IJC) in collaboration with OBCT and ActiveWatch

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MFRR Italy mission report: Growing political pressure on Rai, concerns over media pluralism, and escalating legal harassment and digital threats

MFRR report focusing on Italy presents findings from the mission conducted in Rome in March 2026, in addition to insights from ongoing monitoring activities

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2026 Marco Luchetta International Journalism Prize

Call is open for the 23rd Edition of the Marco Luchetta International Journalism Prize

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Why does Moldova rank better than Romania in terms of press freedom?

ActiveWatch conducted a comparative analysis of Romania and Moldova, explaining the differences in the two countries’ performance in the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index

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2026 Award for Investigative Journalism from the CEI and SEEMO

Call for Applications for the 2026 Award for Investigative Journalism from the CEI and SEEMO are now open

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Analysis on Mental Health of Journalists

In recent years, the OSCE Mission to Serbia has been paying close attention to the systematic assessment and analysis of journalists’ mental health. The goal of this initiative is to collect reliable data in order to develop concrete recommendations and sustainable support measures.

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Liberties Rule of Law Report 2026 - Italy

Examining the most significant infringements of justice, corruption, media freedom, and checks and balances across the European Union (EU) in 2025, the Liberties Rule of Law Report 2026 has found no progress within the justice system and the anti-corruption framework, and a regression in media freedom and democratic checks and balances

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Stronger Legal Protections for Journalists: The New Criminal and Contravention Law Amendments Explained

In the context of Moldova’s accession process to the European Union, the Independent Journalism Center (IJC) has published a legal analysis of the recent legislative amendments concerning the protection of journalists

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