Freedom of Expression and Protection of Journalistic Sources - Reports

A new extensive report on the Protection of Journalistic Sources drafted by the International Legal Research Group and published by the Council of Europe and ELSA

Openness, Transparency and the Right of Access to Documents in the EU - Reports

EU rules on access to documents are “seriously outdated,” according to a report presented to the European Parliament

Mapping structural conditions for journalism in Serbia - Reports

This MeCODEM working paper aims to systematically and comprehensively map the structural conditions relevant to journalism and conflict communication in Serbia

What We Talk About When We Talk About “Media Independence” - Academic Sources

How do we frame media independence? Does the concept apply equally to commercial and public media? How does digital transformation impact on media independence?

Opinion of the Council of Europe Experts on Polish Public Service Media - Reports

Conclusions of the expert dialogue between the Polish Government and the Council of Europe on the Polish public service media 

Freedom of expression and media in transition: studies and reflections in the digital age - Books

Globalization and digitalization challenge our shared understanding of freedom of expression. This volume reflects on the role of media in a time of uncertainty

Reforming Georgia’s Access to Information Law - Reports

A policy brief analyses the shortcomings of the current Georgian law on access to public information. How do they hinder the proper implementation of the law? Which are the key changes that must be introduced to ensure effective citizens’ access to information in Georgia’s legislation?

Open Data Barometer Global Report - Reports

The Open Data Barometer analyses the prevalence and impact of Open Data initiatives around the world, providing comparative data on 92 countries

Freedom of expression and the private sector in the digital age - Reports

The 2016 report of the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, David Kaye, to the Human Rights Council explores State and private action that implicate freedom of expression online

European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services - ERGA - Stakeholders

The European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) gathers high level representatives of national independent regulatory bodies in the field of audiovisual services, to advise the Commission on the implementation of the EU's Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) .

ERGA was established in February 2014 by the European Commission, having as its main objectives:

- to assist the Commission in ensuring a consistent implementation of the AVMSD

- to facilitate cooperation between the regulatory bodies in the EU

- to allow for an exchange of experience and good practices.

Since 1 January 2016, ERGA is chaired by Prof. Madeleine de Cock Buning, Professor of Media Law at Utrecht University and president of the Dutch regulator. Mr Oliver Schrameck (ERGA Chair in 2014-2015) is now Vice-Chair, along with Ms. Mirjana Rakić, Chairman of the Croatian regulator until April 2016.