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

Europe press freedom report. 2024: confronting political pressure, disinformation, and the erosion of media independence

In 2024, press freedom faced threats from war, political interference, surveillance, and AI-driven disinformation, while advocacy efforts pushed for reforms

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"A digital prison": surveillance and the supression of civil society in Serbia

The report exposes the systemic use of surveillance technologies by the Serbian government to keep civil society activities under control and intimidate journalists and dissenters

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CASE SLAPPs report 2024 - SLAPPs in Europe: Mapping Trends and Cases

The latest CASE report analyzing the SLAPP phenomenon in Europe has been published

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ELI-Mount Scopus European Standards of Judicial Independence

The ELI-Mount Scopus European Standards on Judicial Independence provide 38 guidelines to safeguard judicial independence, ensure impartial courts, and uphold democracy and the rule of law

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The invisible hand of media censorship in the Balkans

The Balkans face media challenges like political interference, opaque ownership, and disinformation. Weak enforcement of the European Media Freedom Act highlights the need for stronger reforms and support for independent journalism

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Media Capture Monitoring Report: Romania - Measuring compliance with the European Media Freedom Act

The International Press Institute (IPI) and the Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) have recently published a timely analysis assessing the state of media capture in Romania

read more Romania Media capture Media freedom Media pluralism

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

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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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European Commission’s Rule of Law Report 2024: Gap Analysis

The Gap Analysis highlights deficiencies in the Annual Rule of Law Cycle of the European Commission . Key areas identified are poor progress on recommendations and the, lack of enforcement tools which undermine the potential impact of the report

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