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

Presumption of innocence, right to be forgotten, defamation, and the right to report

This e-book aims to highlight a series of critical issues introduced by the most recent interventions of the Italian legislator that put at risk the right of citizens to be fully and correctly informed.

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Media Freedom in Albania: Shadow Report 2024

The shadow report complements the European Commission's rule of law report in Albania, pointing out key developments and challenges to media freedom in the country

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Rule of Law and Media Freedom in Serbia: a Shadow Report

The shadow report complements the European Commission's rule of law report in Serbia, pointing out key developments and challenges to media freedom in the country

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Media Freedom in Italy: contribution to the EU Rule of Law Mechanism

Increased political influence over the public service media RAI, growing threats and intimidations against journalists and a slow reform process of the defamation regime are among the key development related to media freedom recorded in the past year in Italy

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2024 EC Rule of Law Report: EU Accession Countries and Member States on Equal Footing, Civic Space Threats Overlooked

The report provides an analysis of the European Commission’s Rule of Law Report on Accession countries prepared by the association Balkan Civil Society Development Network

read more Western Balkans Media freedom Rule of Law

Silencing the Fourth Estate: Italy’s Democratic Drift

The Media Freedom Rapid Response published the final report of the advocacy mission that took place in May 2024 in Rome

read more Italy Media capture Media freedom Media ownership Freedom of expression SLAPP Defamation and Libel Public broadcasting

Diversity Media Research Report 2024

The 2024 Diversity Media Report analyzes how Italy’s prime-time newscasts represent six key areas of diversity, revealing progress in coverage but persistent gaps in truly inclusive representation

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2024 Rule of Law Report - Country Chapter North Macedonia

Despite constitutional guarantees, North Macedonian journalists face many challenges regarding freedom of expression and media censorship. Troubling precedents, such as defamation cases, are a serious hurdle to media freedom in the country. Journalism remains an unappealing career option for many due to insufficient and non-transparent state funding

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2024 Rule of Law Report - Country Chapter Montenegro

Montenegro adopted a comprehensive legislative package in June 2024 to bolster media pluralism and freedom in line with EU standards. The legislative packages aim to grant the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services (AAVMS) greater autonomy and enforcement power. Improvements have also been noticed in how the authorities respond to reported violence against journalists, but there remains a lack of effective judicial action, specifically in past cases

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