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

Audiovisual services in Europe. Focus on services targeting other countries

An analysis of cross-border audiovisual services in Europe, their ownership and market power

read more Media ownership Public broadcasting EU Member States

The European "migration crisis" and the media. A cross-European press content analysis

A report on the press coverage of the migration phenomenon in eight European countries, and the consequences of media representations for public opinion and policy choices

read more Ethics of journalism Hate speech Human rights

2017 Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

The 2017 report of the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, David Kaye, to the Human Rights Council addresses the roles played by private actors engaged in the provision of Internet and telecommunications access

read more Freedom of expression Censorship Surveillance Digital rights Digital safety Worldwide

State secrets: Screen for Corruption in Montenegro

Amendments to the Law on Free Access to Information, adopted by the Montenegrin Parliament in May 2017, enable institutions to conceal information. Local NGO MANS denounces that the procedure is contrary to Constitution and European directives

read more Montenegro Access to information Media freedom Freedom of expression

Evidence of bias skew in the BBC's newspaper coverage, April-May 2017

The BBC's coverage of the campaign for the 2017 British general election has given disproportionately high representation to newspapers endorsing the Conservative party, a new study argues

read more Media pluralism United Kingdom

Judicial practice on Media Freedom in Russia: the role of the Supreme Court

An overview of the way a Resolution by the Supreme Court has shaped Russian jurisprudence in the areas of media freedom, regulation of online media, rights of journalists, and access to information

read more Media freedom Freedom of expression Media Law Online news Online media Safety of journalists Access to information Censorship Russia

The Emotional Toll on Journalists Covering the Refugee Crisis

An analysis of the psychological issues faced by journalists covering the refugee crisis that peaked in 2015: moral injury emerged as the major psychological challenge confronted by journalists covering the migration crisis

read more Safety of journalists Ethics of journalism

Pluralism under attack: the assault on press freedom in Poland

Poland has recently emerged as a crucial battleground in the attempt by authoritarian-minded leaders to gain control over political discourse and erode media pluralism

read more Media freedom Media pluralism Public broadcasting Freedom of expression Political pressure Media ownership Propaganda Poland Hungary

Special report on the status and cases of threats against journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A report by the Human Rights Ombudsman of BiH highlights the extremely difficult working conditions of journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and recommends possible ways to tackle the problems that range from serious economic difficulties to attacks and online harassment

read more Media freedom Hate speech Media ownership Human rights Bosnia Herzegovina Safety of journalists

Media regulatory authorities and hate speech in the Western Balkans

Which role can national regulatory authorities play in tackling hate speech? Experience and issues faced in this report focused on the Western Balkan countries

read more Hate speech Freedom of expression Censorship Western Balkans