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Committee of Experts on online safety and empowerment of content creators and users held its first meeting
The Committee of Experts online safety and empowerment of content creators and users (MSI-eSEC) held its first meeting (hybrid) on 9-10 April 2024. The Committee is composed of member States’ representatives, elected by the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI), and...
New guidance note on countering the spread of online mis- and disinformation through fact-checking and platform design solutions
At its 24th Plenary meeting (29 November - 1 December 2023), the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) adopted a Guidance Note on countering the spread of online mis- and disinformation through fact-checking and platform design solutions in a human rights compliant manner...
Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in journalism
At its 24th Plenary meeting (29 November - 1 December 2023), the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) adopted Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in journalism, elaborated by its subordinate body, Committee of Experts on...
4th meeting of the Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
On 17-18th October 2023, the Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (‘SLAPPs’) held its fourth meeting. Mr Patrick Penninckx, Director of Information Society Department, opened the meeting. The Chair of the Committee, Ms Karmen Turk, also welcomed participants....
4th meeting of the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) in Strasbourg
On 18-19 September 2023, the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) held its fourth meeting. Ms Artemiza-Tatiana Chisca, Head of the Media and Internet Division, Information Society Department and Secretary to CDMSI opened the meeting. The discussion focused on the...
Public consultation on draft CM Recommendation on Countering Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs)
The public consultation on the draft text of the Committee of Ministers Recommendation on Countering Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) is open from 21 June to 2 August 2023. This recommendation will provide non-binding guidance for member states and other key stakeholders...
23rd meeting of the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI)
The 23rd meeting of the CDMSI took place on 14-15 June 2023 in Strasbourg. Committee members and observers were informed about the work progress of the expert Committees subordinated to CDMSI: the Committee of Experts on Increasing Media Resilience (MSI-RES), the Committee of experts on the...
The Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (MSI-SLP) gathered in Strasbourg for its 3rd meeting
On 18-19 April 2023, the Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (MSI-SLP) held its third meeting. in her welcome address, Ms Artemiza-Tatiana Chisca, Secretary to the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) and Head of the Media and Internet...
On 13 April 2023 the Bureau of the CDMSI held its 24th meeting
The Bureau received updates on the outcomes of the questionnaires circulated to CDMSI members on the measures taken by member states to implement Recommendation CM/Rec(2016)4 (protection of journalism and safety of journalists and other media actors) and Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)2 (the roles...
Third meeting of the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) in Strasbourg
On 27-28 March 2023, the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) held its third meeting. The discussion focused on the Draft Guidance Note on countering the spread of online mis- and disinformation through fact-checking and platform design solutions in a human...
CDMSI discusses progress on new instruments
The Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) met in Strasbourg on 7-9 December 2022 to assess progress on the preparation of new policy instruments: Draft guidelines on the use of digital tools including artificial intelligence (AI) for journalism; Collection of good practices...
Exchange of views with the PACE sub-committee on Media and Information Society
On 21 November 2022, Patrick Penninckx, Head of the Information Society Department took part in an exchange of views with the members of the PACE sub-committee on Media and Information Society during the afternoon session dedicated to “Ongoing activities, priorities and emerging issues in the...
Follow the conference "Public Service Media for Democracy" live
The Council of Europe and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are organising the conference ‘Public Service Media for Democracy’ to discuss the way to protect the critical role of public service media in upholding democracy at times when their sustainability and independence are being...
The Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation met in Strasbourg
The Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation held its second meeting in Strasbourg and online on 18-19 October 2022. The Committee of Experts examined the preliminary draft recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to the member states on strategic lawsuits...
Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) held its second meeting in a hybrid format
On 5-6 October 2022, the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) held its second meeting in a hybrid format. The Committee of Experts and participants had constructive discussions on the first draft of its Guidance note on countering the spread on online mis- and...
Second meeting of the Committee of Experts on Increasing Resilience of the Media (MSI-RES)
On 29-30 September 2022, the Committee of Experts on Increasing Resilience of the Media (MSI-RES) held its second meeting. The Committee of Experts has discussed the first drafts of its two documents, Draft Guidelines on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism and Good...
21st CDMSI plenary held in hybrid format in Strasbourg
On 1-2 June 2022, the CDMSI held its 21st plenary meeting in a hybrid format in Strasbourg with Mr Taavo Lumiste as the Chair. The CDMSI took note of the report of the first meetings and draft outline of the instruments that are being prepared by its subordinated expert committees: Committee of...
Council of Europe proposes a comprehensive legal and policy framework to combat hate speech
During its annual session held in Turin, the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted the Recommendation on Combating Hate Speech, building on the case-law of the ECtHR and drawing upon existing Council of Europe texts such as ECRI’s GPR 15, and the legacy of the No Hate Speech Movement...
New recommendation on the impacts of digital technologies on freedom of expression
At their meeting of 6 April 2022, the Ministers’ Deputies adopted the Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)13 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the impacts of digital technologies on freedom of expression. This important text, accomplished by the Committee of experts on freedom of...
Committee of Experts on Increasing Resilience of the Media (MSI-RES) held its first meeting
On 31 March and 1 April 2022, the Committee of Experts on Increasing Resilience of the Media (MSI-RES) held its first meeting. The Committee is composed of 13 members with recognised expertise in media and internet law, journalism and information technology. It comprises seven member States’...
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