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MFRR Italy mission report: Growing political pressure on Rai, concerns over media pluralism, and escalating legal harassment and digital threats - Reports

MFRR report focusing on Italy presents findings from the mission conducted in Rome in March 2026, in addition to insights from ongoing monitoring activities

Why does Moldova rank better than Romania in terms of press freedom? - Reports

ActiveWatch conducted a comparative analysis of Romania and Moldova, explaining the differences in the two countries’ performance in the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index

Stronger Legal Protections for Journalists: The New Criminal and Contravention Law Amendments Explained - Reports

In the context of Moldova’s accession process to the European Union, the Independent Journalism Center (IJC) has published a legal analysis of the recent legislative amendments concerning the protection of journalists

Hungarian investment in the Balkans: A Test for Europe’s Media Law - Reports

Hungarian-linked investors covertly acquired Balkan media through opaque funding and ownership, exposing EU vulnerabilities. The report urges stronger transparency, monitoring, and regulation to prevent cross-border media capture and protect democratic integrity

The use of AI for fact-checking: Challenges and perspectives in the Albanian context - Reports

This brief examines AI in fact-checking, highlighting Albanian journalists’ cautious adoption, ethical concerns, and the need for human oversight, media literacy, ethical guidelines, and collaborative tools for responsible integration

Independent Legal Analysis of the Amendments to the Criminal Code and Recommendations on Freedom of Expression - Reports

The latest SCiDEV analysis warns that Albania’s draft Penal Code poses serious risks to freedom of expression and media independence, urging decriminalization of defamation and alignment with European human rights and rule of law standards

Manual for the Safety of Journalists in Albania - Reports

The Manual for the Safety of Journalists in Albania offers practical guidance on prevention, protection, and prosecution, focusing on women and young journalists, to strengthen newsroom safety and safeguard press freedom

Media legislation in the Republic of Moldova and harmonization with new European regulations - Reports

In the context of Moldova’s EU accession, ActiveWatch provides a thorough analysis of the country’s steps to harmonize its media legislation in accordance with EU provisions

Amendments Concerning Video-Sharing Platforms: What Do Moldova’s Recent Audiovisual Legislation Updates Actually Entail? - Reports

As part of Moldova’s EU accession process, the Chisinau-based Independent Journalism Center (IJC) has published a legal analysis of recent legislative amendments affecting video-sharing platforms