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

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

Defamation and Insult Laws in the OSCE Region: A Comparative Study

This study examines the existence and the subsequent implementation of criminal defamation and insult laws in the territory of the 57 participating States of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

read more Defamation and Libel Freedom of expression OSCE Member States

The Platform Press: how Silicon Valley reengineered journalism

A report on the influence of social media platforms and technology companies on American journalism highlights the clashes and trade-offs between growth, autonomy, and quality for the profession worldwide

read more Online news Online media Social media Ethics of journalism Media freedom Media pluralism Worldwide

Journalists in jeopardy: Media workers silenced through violence and arrest in 2016

In 2016, a total of 1,387 reports of threats, limitations and violations to press freedom were verified by Mapping Media Freedom’s network of correspondents, partners and other sources based in Europe

read more Safety of journalists Impunity Defamation and Libel