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

How to Counter Fake News? A taxonomy of anti-fake news approaches

The article provides a first taxonomy of anti-fake news approaches, arguing that contrasting the phenomenon with news laws could aggravate its root causes

read more Fake news and disinformation Social media Germany France Freedom of expression Media freedom

Nations in Transit 2018 – Hungary Country report

The “Nations in Transit” report on Hungary by Freedom House (2018) provides an overview of the country’s democratic institutions, including a section devoted to independent media

read more Media capture Freedom of expression Media ownership Media pluralism Hungary Media freedom

Chronicle of Attacks and Pressures against Journalists in 2018

An overview of the numerous kinds of pressure faced by journalists and media outlets in Serbia, published by the Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia

read more Media freedom Freedom of expression Media ownership Media pluralism Media capture

Italy - Media Pluralism Monitor 2017

This study investigates the conditions of media pluralism in Italy, highlighting worrying trends and providing useful information for policymakers, researchers and civil society responsible for implementing advocacy measures

read more Media freedom Freedom of expression Media pluralism Public broadcasting


Is there a chance for non-partisan journalism in Poland?

An in-depth overview of the changes occurred in Poland's media landscape after the collapse of communism in 1989

read more Poland Political pressure Media freedom Media pluralism

Macedonia: High Time to Protect Media Freedom

In a joint mission organized in April 2017 monitored the situation of press freedom and journalists' safety in Macedonia, against the background of a political crisis that worsened what could already be defined as a situation of media captured by political power

read more North Macedonia Media freedom Media pluralism Freedom of expression Media capture

Perfect Storm: The multiple challenges facing public service news and why tackling them is vital for democracy

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU)’s new study addresses those changing demands, much of which were researched during a rapid tour of small group of European broadcasters in the spring 2017.

read more Public broadcasting Media freedom Media pluralism Media ownership


Journalism and media privilege

An overview of the most recent rules, case law, and policies across Europe on the privileges given to journalists when exercising their functions

read more Access to information Media Law Germany Spain Italy Turkey Russia United Kingdom Hungary Poland France
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