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

Who owns Georgia's regional media

A detailed study released by Transparency International looks at the ownership, operations and financing of local media outlets in Georgia

read more Georgia Local media Media ownership

Theories of Journalism in a Digital Age - Introduction

This special issue introductory article investigates contemporary notions of theory in journalism studies

read more Digital rights Digital safety

Estonia - Media Pluralism Monitor 2014

The implementation of the MPM2014 for Estonia shows a medium risk for media pluralism in the country, particularly in the economic field

read more Estonia Media pluralism Media ownership Public broadcasting

United Kingdom - Media Pluralism Monitor 2014

The implementation of the MPM2014 for the United Kingdom shows a low/medium risk for media pluralism in the country

read more United Kingdom Media pluralism

Bulgaria: The Age of the Oligarchs

Former journalist Stefan Antonov takes a snapshot of the increasing rule of oligarchy in Bulgaria after 2009, providing facts and figures

read more Bulgaria Media ownership Media pluralism Media funding

Briefing Notes Series on Freedom of Expression

With these Briefing Notes, the Centre for Law and Democracy provides a summary of key standards regarding freedom of expression. Articulated into twelve chapters, the Notes tackle the topic from different perspectives, including more traditional ones ("Freedom of expression as a Human Right) as well as topic of more recent origin (e.g., Digital Rights)

read more Media pluralism Access to information Digital rights Legal protection

Briefing Notes Series on Freedom of Expression

With these Briefing Notes, the Centre for Law and Democracy provides a summary of key standards regarding freedom of expression. Articulated into twelve chapters, the Notes tackle the topic from different perspectives, including more traditional ones ("Freedom of expression as a Human Right) as well as topic of more recent origin (e.g., Digital Rights)

read more Media pluralism Access to information Digital rights Legal protection

Media Freedom Indices What They Tell Us – And What They Don’t

This report by DW Akademie assesses the impact of media freedom rankings, shading light on the different methodologies they adopt and on the strengths and weakness of each ranking

read more Worldwide Media freedom

Report by the CoE Commissioner for Human Rights following his visit to Montenegro

In this report Nils Muiznieks, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, following his visit to Montenegro from 17 to 20 March 2014 assesses the state of human rights in Montenegro. The main issues emerged are those pertaining to post war justice and reconciliation, actions needed against discrimination, and freedom of the media

read more Defamation and Libel Montenegro

The safety of journalists and the danger of impunity. Report by the director-general to the intergovernmental council of the IPDC, 29th session

This report drafted by UNESCO International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) presents a comprehensive picture of the situation regarding Safety of journalists and impunity in the world, with special attention to the period 2012-13

read more Safety of journalists Impunity Worldwide