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

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

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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

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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


Safety of Journalists and the Fighting of Corruption in the EU

A study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee (Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs) examines the chilling effect of crimes and threats against media workers, exploring regulatory and other measures to counter the phenomenon

read more SLAPP Safety of journalists Italy European policies and legislation Poland Sweden Malta Denmark Hungary Slovakia Netherlands Spain Access to information Media ownership Media capture Defamation and Libel

Sued Into Silence: How the rich and powerful use legal tactics to shut critics up

A study about SLAPP, strategic lawsuits against public participation, that highlights the situation in Europe, with suggestions and inputs for the future

read more SLAPP European policies and legislation