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

Protecting Whistleblowers in Southeast Europe: a review of policies, cases and initiatives

Despite ongoing progress in protecting whistleblowers in Southeast Europe, much remains to be done to ensure that citizens and employees who report misconduct do not suffer retaliation

read more Whistleblowing Investigative journalism Access to information European Court of Human Rights EU Member States

The Assault on Journalism

Drawing on the contributions to a UNESCO’s conference held in connection with World Press Freedom Day 2016, this Nordicom publication provides a thorough overview of worldwide research in the field of journalists’ safety

read more Safety of journalists

Anti-Western propaganda. Media monitoring report 2016

How does anti-Western propaganda work in Georgia? On which topic does it focus, how does it affect public opinion? A new study by the Media Development Foundation analyses trends in 2016

read more Propaganda Georgia Russia

Inquiry into Fake News

This report has been submitted to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee of the UK Parliament. It analyzes the “fake news” phenomenon by considering the role of the government and technology and the market in the solution of the problem

read more United Kingdom Fake news and disinformation Freedom of expression Access to information

The Panama Papers and the importance of protecting whistleblowers

A study assessing the impact of the schemes revealed by the Panama Papers makes several recommendations, including for the EU to introduce measures for the protection of whistleblowers

read more Whistleblowing Transparency Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Poland Spain United Kingdom EU Member States

Freedom House – Poland Country Report 2017

Freedom House's yearly report on press freedom in Poland provides an overview of media freedom in the country during 2016, highlighting main trends and developments

read more Censorship Media freedom Freedom of expression Media ownership Access to information Media pluralism Safety of journalists Poland

Media Literacy and Education Needs of Journalists and the Public in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia

A regional report providing an up-to-date, comparative environmental analysis of journalism education and media literacy programs available in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia

read more Media literacy Albania Bosnia Herzegovina North Macedonia Montenegro Serbia

Journalists under pressure - Unwarranted interference, fear and self-censorship in Europe

Interference, surveillance and fear of negative consequences push European journalists towards self-censorship

read more Surveillance Council of Europe Member States

Digital rights in Russia 2017

An analysis by Article 19 on the deterioration of freedom of expression online in Russia

read more Digital rights Freedom of expression Russia Privacy Censorship

Mapping of media literacy practices and actions - EU28

What is Europe doing to encourage our media literacy? What measures are being taken at national and European levels to foster our critical appreciation and understanding of the mass media?

read more Media literacy EU Member States
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