MSI-REF Committee of Experts on Media Environment and Reform

Under the supervision of the CDMSI, drawing upon the existing Council of Europe standards and the relevant case-law of the European Court of Human Rights, the MSI-REF will prepare a standard-setting proposal on election communication and media coverage of electoral campaigns.
The MSI-REF committee will also work on guiding principles for media and communication governance in order to address the shift from established channels to social networks and of related risks (manipulation of public opinion, lack of public trust, information disorder).


23-24 September 2020
1st meeting
19-20 January 2021
2nd meeting


"Everyone has the right to freedom of expression"
Art. 10 European Convention on Human Rights
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