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Criminal Defamation Laws in Europe - Reports

Germany revealed as leading user of criminal defamation laws among 18 countries surveyed by the International Press Institute

Balancing act: Press freedom at risk as EU struggles to match action with values - Reports

In this 2015 report, the Committee to Protect Journalists highlights challenges faced by the EU related to press freedom record. Member states adoption of repressive laws and regulations are as dangerous as the EU failure to act swiftly when countries renege on their commitments

Assessment of media system in Macedonia - Reports

The Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM) presents different causes of the drastic deterioration of press freedom in the country. Among the elements considered are the abuse of legal proceedings, the connection among media, public money and advertisement, as well as the need for amending the law on audiovisual media services and public broadcasting

Analysis of cases of defamation and insult in Macedonia - Reports

AJM followed 39 lawsuits of defamation and insult involving journalists in Macedonia in the period from October 2014 until June 2015. The report assesses the extent to which Macedonian courts apply the principles developed by the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights

Freedom House – Armenia Country report 2015 - Reports

Freedom House yearly report on press freedom in Armenia provides a synthetic overview of media freedom in the country during 2014, highlighting main trends and developments

Freedom of the press in 2014. Harsh laws and violence drive global decline - Reports

Freedom of the Press 2015, the latest edition of an annual report published by Freedom House since 1980, highlights the sharp worsening of media freedom in 2014, as journalists around the world faced mounting restrictions on the free flow of news and information— including grave threats to their own lives

Freedom House – Croatia Country report 2015 - Reports

Freedom House yearly report on press freedom in Croatia provides a synthetic overview of media freedom in the country during 2014, highlighting main trends and developments.

Freedom House - Slovenia Country report 2015 - Reports

Freedom House yearly report on press freedom in Slovenia provides a synthetic overview of media freedom in the country during 2014, highlighting main trends and developments

Out of balance. Defamation law in the European Union: A comparative overview for journalists, civil society and policymakers - Reports

In this report, the International Press Institute (IPI) presents the findings from its in depth research on defamation law and practice in the European Union

Out of balance. Perceptions survey on EU defamation laws and their effect on press freedom: Results and analysis - Reports

This report presents the findings of a “perceptions survey”, carried out by the International Press Institute (IPI) to assess the impact of the European Union’s defamation laws on journalists, editors and media executives