Analyses on specific aspects related to press and media freedom, performed and published by research centres, non-governmental organizations and public bodies
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)
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
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
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
This chapter by the SEE Media Observatory research on democratic development of media systems in SEE focuses on the concept of "media integrity" in Croatia providing in depth analysis of several elements influencing the functioning of the Croatian media system
MPM2014 for Bulgaria shows a medium/high risk for media pluralism in the country. Economic aspects relating to media appear to be particularly allarming
The Council of Europe report on the State of Democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Europe reveals a striking decline with regard to freedom of the media in 2014: lack of freedom of expression and media freedom is listed among the most serious challenges and affects 8 member States
A detailed study released by Transparency International examining the media ownership structure in Georgia with a special focus on media outlets that have national coverage
