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

Inquiry into Fake News

This report has been submitted to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee of the UK Parliament. It analyzes the “fake news” phenomenon by considering the role of the government and technology and the market in the solution of the problem

read more United Kingdom Fake news and disinformation Freedom of expression Access to information

The Panama Papers and the importance of protecting whistleblowers

A study assessing the impact of the schemes revealed by the Panama Papers makes several recommendations, including for the EU to introduce measures for the protection of whistleblowers

read more Whistleblowing Transparency Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Poland Spain United Kingdom EU Member States

Freedom House – Poland Country Report 2017

Freedom House's yearly report on press freedom in Poland provides an overview of media freedom in the country during 2016, highlighting main trends and developments

read more Censorship Media freedom Freedom of expression Media ownership Access to information Media pluralism Safety of journalists Poland

Media Literacy and Education Needs of Journalists and the Public in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia

A regional report providing an up-to-date, comparative environmental analysis of journalism education and media literacy programs available in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia

read more Media literacy Albania Bosnia Herzegovina North Macedonia Montenegro Serbia

Journalists under pressure - Unwarranted interference, fear and self-censorship in Europe

Interference, surveillance and fear of negative consequences push European journalists towards self-censorship

read more Surveillance Council of Europe Member States

Digital rights in Russia 2017

An analysis by Article 19 on the deterioration of freedom of expression online in Russia

read more Digital rights Freedom of expression Russia Privacy Censorship

Mapping of media literacy practices and actions - EU28

What is Europe doing to encourage our media literacy? What measures are being taken at national and European levels to foster our critical appreciation and understanding of the mass media?

read more Media literacy EU Member States

Montenegro: IREX Media Sustainability Index 2017

In Montenegro Journalism remains a battleground, with deep divisions rooted in commercial and political problems. Few of Montenegro’s 73 media outlets distance themselves from political polarization

read more Montenegro Media freedom Media ownership Media pluralism Censorship European policies and legislation

Online Harassment of Journalists in Hungary - Forms, Coping Mechanisms and Consequences for Press Freedom

Online abuse is a daily issue for journalists. The International Press Institute interviewed media workers in Hungary about their experience with online harassment

read more Media and gender Hate speech Privacy Social media Hungary

Measuring media realities. Media Clientelism Index 2016

Clientelism, politicization and corruption hold media captured and prevent them from carrying out their watchdog role. Media Clientelism Index assesses the situation in 6 countries of South East Europe

read more Bosnia Herzegovina Croatia North Macedonia Montenegro Romania Serbia Media ownership Media funding Media capture