Analyses on specific aspects related to press and media freedom, performed and published by research centres, non-governmental organizations and public bodies
In Montenegro Journalism remains a battleground, with deep divisions rooted in commercial and political problems. Few of Montenegro’s 73 media outlets distance themselves from political polarization
Online abuse is a daily issue for journalists. The International Press Institute interviewed media workers in Hungary about their experience with online harassment
Clientelism, politicization and corruption hold media captured and prevent them from carrying out their watchdog role. Media Clientelism Index assesses the situation in 6 countries of South East Europe
This study examines the existence and the subsequent implementation of criminal defamation and insult laws in the territory of the 57 participating States of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
A report on the influence of social media platforms and technology companies on American journalism highlights the clashes and trade-offs between growth, autonomy, and quality for the profession worldwide
In 2016, a total of 1,387 reports of threats, limitations and violations to press freedom were verified by Mapping Media Freedom’s network of correspondents, partners and other sources based in Europe
Investigative journalism relies on information from confidential sources. This report portrays the current challenges for whistleblowers and makes recommendations for better protection of informants in the digital age
According to an article by Claire Wardle, director of First Draft, in order to find alternatives to the term "fake news" we need to distinguish types of mis-information and disinformation, the motivations of their creators, and the ways of dissemination
A timely analysis by the UK Media Reform Coalition highlights the consequences of a potential incorporation of Sky Plc. into 21st Century Fox and the implications this would have on the news plurality landscape in the United Kingdom
Council of Europe Commissioner raises concerns about the serious deterioration of media freedom and freedom of expression for journalists, media outlets, academics and the Turkish society as a whole, especially after the attempted coup of July 15, 2016