Reports and papers

Analyses on specific aspects related to press and media freedom, performed and published by research centres, non-governmental organizations and public bodies

EngelliWeb 2019: An Iceberg of Unseen Internet Censorship in Turkey

Detailed statistical information in relation to blocked websites, news articles (URL-based), social media accounts and social media content for the 2007-2019 period

read more Turkey Censorship Access to information Media freedom Online news Online media Digital rights Cybersecurity

Declining media freedom and biased reporting on foreign actors in Serbia. Prospects for an enhanced EU approach

This study focuses on the deteriorating condition of freedom of expression in Serbia to show how poor press freedom and independence impact media reporting on foreign actors, thus hindering citizens' right to access impartial and adequate information

read more Serbia Media freedom Political pressure


Safety of Journalists and the Fighting of Corruption in the EU

A study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee (Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs) examines the chilling effect of crimes and threats against media workers, exploring regulatory and other measures to counter the phenomenon

read more SLAPP Safety of journalists Italy European policies and legislation Poland Sweden Malta Denmark Hungary Slovakia Netherlands Spain Access to information Media ownership Media capture Defamation and Libel

Sued Into Silence: How the rich and powerful use legal tactics to shut critics up

A study about SLAPP, strategic lawsuits against public participation, that highlights the situation in Europe, with suggestions and inputs for the future

read more SLAPP European policies and legislation

What do fundamental rights mean for people in the EU? - Fundamental Rights Survey

FRA’s Fundamental Rights Survey collected data from 35,000 people about their experiences, perceptions and opinions on a range of issues that are variously encompassed by human rights

read more Freedom of expression Human rights

Communications in 2020. The impact of coronavirus in regulated areas

Annex to the Annual Report by Agcom, the Italian Communications Agency

read more Italy COVID-19

Investigating online harassment and abuse of women journalists

This is the third brief of a series made by ARTICLE 19, it examines the scope of State obligations to address online harassment and abuse of women journalists, and to conduct effective investigations into the online harassment and abuse

read more Harassment Media and gender

The impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on artificial intelligence

A study by Professor Giovanni Sartor published by the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology, within the EPRS,European Parliamentary Research Service

read more Cybersecurity

A gathering storm: the laws being used to silence the media

A review by Index on Censorship of how laws are being used in Europe to bring actions against journalists

read more SLAPP Defamation and Libel European policies and legislation Freedom of expression
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