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

Online harassment and abuse against women journalists and major social media platforms

A briefing by Article 19 within their activity on women harassment: a look at policies and practices of three dominant social media companies and their role in addressing online harassment and abuse against women on their platforms

read more Harassment Online news Online media Safety of journalists

Technology and Democracy: Understanding the influence of online technologies on political behaviour and decision-making

In this report, published by the European Commission, an international team of experts takes a behavioural science approach to investigate the impact of online platforms on political behaviour

read more Digitalisation Digital safety

Journalism and the Pandemic. A Global Snapshot of Impacts

A survey among more than 1,400 journalists from 125 countries with answers collected from May 13 to June 30, 2020

read more COVID-19

2020 Rule of law report - Communication and country chapters

The 2020 Rule of Law Report presents a synthesis of both the rule of law situation in the EU and an assessment of the situation in each Member State

read more SLAPP Media capture Rule of Law

Outcome Report for the Campaign #ThreatsToWIJ

On September 22, 2020 The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) launched its global campaign to discuss various forms of threats and attacks women journalists face around the world. This report analyses the results region by region

read more Media and gender Online news Online media Harassment Advocacy

Breaking the silence. A new report on the legal measures that will give journalists back their voices

The results of a roundtable promoted by Index on Censorship to evaluate and develop a previous research about SLAPP, strategic lawsuits against public participation

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Building Trust in Journalism - Bulgaria

Part of the ‘Building Trust in Journalism in CEE’ project, this report provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities that media are facing in Bulgaria

read more Bulgaria Trust in media Freedom of expression

EngelliWeb 2019: An Iceberg of Unseen Internet Censorship in Turkey

Detailed statistical information in relation to blocked websites, news articles (URL-based), social media accounts and social media content for the 2007-2019 period

read more Turkey Censorship Access to information Media freedom Online news Online media Digital rights Cybersecurity

Declining media freedom and biased reporting on foreign actors in Serbia. Prospects for an enhanced EU approach

This study focuses on the deteriorating condition of freedom of expression in Serbia to show how poor press freedom and independence impact media reporting on foreign actors, thus hindering citizens' right to access impartial and adequate information

read more Serbia Media freedom Political pressure