The cyberspace war: Russian bots and Finnish public debate - Reports

A research article denounces the influence of pro-Russian online propaganda on Finnish public debate and suggests solutions to counter aggressive online disinformation

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?

Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship - Opportunities

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2016 - 2017 Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship, taking place between November 2016 and June 2017. Deadline: June 06, 2016

A Switzerland of bits, a Safe Haven - Campaigns

A crowdfunding campaign to support International Modern Media Institute: based in Iceland, it is tasked with drafting the best possible laws for a "journalism Safe Haven" in Iceland

Journalism Academy 2016 for journalists from Bosnia Herzegovina - Opportunities

The Association of Journalists of Bosnia Herzegovina invites students of journalism and young journalists (up to 35 years old) from Bosnia and Herzegovina to apply for the Journalist Academy 2016

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

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.

Comparative Study on Investigative Journalism - Reports

EMR study compares different legal frameworks and relevant aspects impacting on investigative journalism across Europe

Access to Information in Bulgaria 2015 - Reports

This annual report on access to information in Bulgaria examines the trends in requests and answers as well as legislative changes in 2015