Freedom of Expression : News
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Key stakeholders discuss new legal measures and strategies to combat SLAPPs in Ukraine
The round table in Kyiv on the topic of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) convened a diverse group of stakeholders, including lawyers, human rights defenders, journalists, Members of Parliament, representatives from the Prosecutor General Office, and civil society...
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Human rights documentaries developed with Council of Europe support premiered in Chisinau
The Council of Europe is a longstanding partner of the Public Broadcaster in Moldova and its Documentary Department, Telefilm-Chisinau. Since 2017, the Council of Europe has supported the Documentary Department of the Public Broadcaster through the development of high-quality content on human...
Audiovisual Commercial Communications: Regulatory Authority in Serbia Enhances Knowledge on European standards
The Council of Europe's Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)11 on principles for media and communication governance advises member states to ensure that media content, including content produced for economic or political gain, complies with Council of Europe standards. This is particularly important when...
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European National Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities discussed key issues pertaining to media pluralism
National Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities are playing important role in combating disinformation and strengthening media literacy. Representatives of ten National Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities have gathered, on 4th and 5th of September, in the Republic of Moldova, to discuss a series of...
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Full version of the report on "The Metaverse and its Impact on Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Democracy" available for download
The full version of the report "The Metaverse and its Impact on Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Democracy" is now available for download. Jointly developed by the Council of Europe and the IEEE Standards Association, the report brings together insights from over 50 international experts. It...
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Protecting Journalists and Activists from SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are a significant concern for journalists and activists, as they are used by political and economic power holders to suppress critical voices. Addressing this challenge from the perspective of journalists and lawyers, and exploring how to...
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North-Macedonia ratifies the Council of Europe on access to official documents
The Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia, on its 12th session held on 13 August 2024, adopted the Law on Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents, also known as the Tromsø Convention. With this ratification, North Macedonia becomes the 16th...
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Audiovisual Council team better equipped to monitor election content
Throughout August, 20 members and employees of the Audiovisual Council (AC) of the Republic of Moldova are participating in a series of ten (10) training sessions on "Monitoring audiovisual content of electoral nature. "The trainings, organised with the support of the Council of Europe project...
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Focus group discusses potential amendments to Serbia's Data Protection Law with emphasis on Freedom of Expression
The intricate balance between data protection and freedom of expression has emerged as a critical issue within the realm of journalism. The 2018 adoption of the Law on Data Protection by the Government of Serbia marked a significant step in aligning national legislation with the European Union's...
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Support to the Print Media in Ukraine
What challenges do print media face during Russia's military aggression in Ukraine? How can the establishment of media co-regulatory bodies strengthen the national media environment? These and other questions were discussed during a round table titled “Practical aspects of the regulation and...
The Human Rights Documentary Films Caravan marks the Council of Europe week in Moldova
The Council of Europe is a long-standing partner of the Public Broadcaster in Moldova and its documentary department, Telefilm-Chisinau. The Project “Support for Media Pluralism and Freedom of Expression in the Republic of Moldova” is helping young filmmakers in the development of high-quality...
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Regulation of Online Platforms in Ukraine: New Draft Law
What should be done to ensure a safe online information space resilient to disinformation, propaganda, and other harmful content? How should the work of information-sharing online platforms be regulated in Ukraine? What challenges does Ukraine face in integrating its legislation into the EU legal...
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Enhancing the capacities of legal professionals: keeping track of developments in Freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression continues to be a vital right protected by legal standards across Europe, necessitating continuous education for those tasked with its protection. A recent capacity-building session provided already certified judges, prosecutors, and lawyers with up-to-date knowledge on the...
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Regional Summer School of Human Rights: Focus on Freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression is vital for democracy, as well as for the exchange of ideas, transparency, accountability, innovation, and social progress. The Regional Summer School of Human Rights for law students from Western Balkan countries has been organised by the Council of Europe for the past 10...
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Empowering Legal Professionals on Freedom of Expression: Advanced Training of Trainers Kicks Off in North Macedonia
Building on the successful co-operation with the training institutions in North Macedonia, the Academy for Judges and Public Prosecutors and the North Macedonia Bar Association, an advanced training for trainers on freedom of expression, specifically tailored for legal professionals, was...
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An in-depth commentary of the Law on Access to Information in Moldova by the Council of Europe
The Council of Europe has launched a new practical guide, an in-depth commentary of the new Law on Access to Information of Public Interest of the Republic of Moldova, fully aligned with the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents. The guide empowers citizens to better engage...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Institutions, Academia, Civil Society, and Media Join Forces to Combat Disinformation and Hate Speech Online
European standards, including the EU Digital Service Act (DSA), require a multi-stakeholder approach to the protection from harmful content online, involving governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, regulatory and self-regulatory bodies, civil society, academia, and media. At a round table...
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Regional Cooperation is a Must: Western Balkan Regulators Discuss Common Approaches to Fighting Disinformation
Ensuring information pluralism and a healthy media landscape is an increasingly challenging task for media regulators. To encourage regional cooperation among regulatory authorities in the Western Balkans, a peer exchange was organised in Budva, Montenegro on 25-26 June 2024. The event provided a...
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Second meeting of National Focal Points under the Council of Europe 'Journalists Matter' Campaign
The second meeting on the National Focal Points to the Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists- Journalists Matter took place in Strasbourg on 20-21 June 2024. After a first inaugural meeting National Focal Points under the Journalists Matter Campaign that coincided with the...
25th plenary meeting of the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) held in Strasbourg
The 25th plenary meeting of the CDMSI took place on 18-20 June 2024 in Strasbourg. The meeting, chaired by Ms Maja Zarić, was opened by the Director for Democracy, Mr Matjaž Gruden who highlighted the centrality of the work and action on freedom of expression and media in the digital era to...
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