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

Wanted! Real action for media freedom in Europe

Annual Report 2021 by the partner organisations to the Council of Europe Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists

read more Council of Europe Member States SLAPP Safety of journalists Cybersecurity

Media Freedom and Safety of Journalists in Serbia

ARTICLE 19 published its report of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) international advocacy mission to Serbia that took place virtually from 29 January to 2 February 2021 in partnership with MFRR members and the Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (NUNS). The Center for Human Rights – American Bar Association and the South East Europe Media Organisation also joined the mission

read more Serbia Advocacy SLAPP

The impact of disinformation on democratic processes and human rights in the world

This study, requested by the DROI subcommittee, underlines how counter-disinformation measures can also have a prejudicial impact on human rights and democracy

read more Fake news and disinformation

Media Economy in the Pandemic: A European Perspective

This report by CMPF assesses the impact of the first wave of the pandemic on the news media economy in Europe. Based on the Media Pluralism Monitor, it presents the results for eighteen European countries

read more COVID-19 Financial support Digitalisation

The Chilling: Global trends in online violence against women journalists

“First, I’m attacked for being a journalist, second I’m attacked for being a woman" (Maria Ressa). Women journalists are now more exposed to online violence than ever. Women journalists are both the primary targets of online violence and the first responders to it

read more Media and gender Hate speech

Feindbild Journalist 5

A report about physical violence against journalists in Germany, produced by ECPMF for MFRR

read more Safety of journalists Germany

EU 2020: DEMANDING ON DEMOCRACY

Country & Trend Reports on Democratic Records by Civil Liberties Organisations Across the European Union

read more SLAPP European policies and legislation

Are whistleblowing laws working?

A global study of whistleblower protection litigation. A collaboration between Government Accountability Project and the International Bar Association

read more Whistleblowing Media Law Legal protection

Shattered Dreams and Lost Opportunities. A year in the fight to #KeepItOn

This #KeepItOn report looks at incidents of internet shutdowns in 2020

read more Digital rights Cybersecurity

Combating gender-based violence: Cyber violence

A study by the EPRS, European Parliamentary Research Service, that confirms the estimate that 4 to 7 % of women in the EU-27 have experienced cyber harassment during the past 12 months, while between 1 and 3 % have experienced cyber stalking

read more Media and gender Cybersecurity Hate speech