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Use of personally-identifying information in reporting in Germany - Legal Resources

A German court ruled that the interest of the public in the case of a dentist under investigation for aggravated assault takes precedence over the plaintiff's right to privacy. The plaintiff had sued for an injunction to stop a newspaper from publishing further articles pertaining to the case where he could be easily identified

Lies, Damn Lies and Viral Content - Reports

How do news sites handle online rumors, unverified news, and viral content? Craig Silverman discusses what we know, what journalists are doing, and what they should do

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

Gasping for air. Soft censorship in the Hungarian media in 2014 - Reports

The report by Mertek Media Monitor unveils how state control over Hungarian media is unfolding “slowly but surely”, and how it is exerted in particular through strategic allocation of state advertising, which influences market competition and editorial policies

Countering Online Hate Speech - Manuals

A study by UNESCO, presenting ways to tackle online hate speech through strategies put in practice by different actors.

Starting points for combating hate speech online - Reports

This report by the Council of Europe, Youth Department (2013) analyses experiences, tools, and lessons learned for dealing with the issue of combating hate speech online

Historical Guide to World Media Freedom. A Country-by-Country Analysis - Books

A global and historical perspective on media freedom in the world edited by professors Whitten-Woodring and Van Belle

Who owns Georgia's regional media - Reports

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

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

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