Online Module: Media Against ‘Hate Speech’ - Reports

How to identify ‘hate speech’ and how to effectively counter it while protecting the rights to freedom of expression and equality

“Telegram” Block in Russia: the Wider Context - Legal Resources

Since mid-April 2018 the Russian authorities have, rather unsuccessfully so far, been attempting to block the “Telegram” messenger, which is an anonymous Internet communication tool. This brief item discusses the context and consequences of the decision

Online Module: Inclusion through media - Reports

These resources and case studies look at the role and responsibilities of media, civil society, and institutions in enabling (or hindering) empowerment and participation of all members of society

BIRN Summer School for Investigative Journalism - Opportunities

Applications are open for the 9th edition of BIRN Summer School, to be held in Romania from August 19 to 25

Tackling fake news, the Italian way - Legal Resources

As measures against fake news are widely debated across Europe, the protocol adopted by the Italian Interior Ministry on the eve of political elections, enabling the Postal Police to fact-check and report contents, has caused concern in the public debate

"Journalism & Political Education in the Social Web”. Call for applicants for young journalists - Training

Call for applicants for M100 Young European Journalists Workshop in Potsdam, Germany (September 10 – 19 , 2018)

Defending Free Speech - Reports

This report by the Swedish Government presents an action plan to safeguard and strengthen the democratic discourse against threats and hatred, with special regard to politically elected representatives, journalists and artists 

Media freedom in Bulgaria - Article

The fourth of a series of thematic itineraries to explore the Resource Centre on Media Freedom through a curated aggregation of contents. The text has been kindly proof-read by Dr. Lada Price from Sheffield Hallam University - CFOM and AEJ - Bulgaria

European Parliament resolution of 3 May 2018 on media pluralism and media freedom in the European Union (2017/2209(INI)) - Legal Resources

After the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta in October 2017 and Jan Kuciak in Slovakia in February 2018, three MEPs promoted the adoption of this Resolution and continued advocating for anti-SLAPP measures and intiatives to protect journalists

FJUM (Forum for Journalism and Media) - Stakeholders

FJUM (Forum for Journalism and Media) is a non-profit organisation founded in 2011 on the initiative of the City of Vienna. It offers training courses, seminars, and longer modules for journalists in Austria and Europe, some of them held in English. The main focus lies with innovation, internationalism, and content specialization. Every year FJUM organizes a high-level media conference, Media Innovation Day, where trends in journalism are discussed and possible solutions for the current shake-up in the field of media are offered.