Statement on Freedom of expression and information in times of crisis by the Council of Europe’s Committee of experts on media environment and reform (MSI-REF)
Guidance Note on the Prioritisation of Public Interest Content Online adopted by the Steering Committee for Media and Information Society (CDMSI) at its 20th plenary meeting, 1-3 December 2021
The Council of Europe launches a new Recommendation on principles for media and communication governance. The structural transformation of the public sphere requires the modernisation of governance models, both for States and media stakeholders. The instrument identifies issues that need addressing through governance and looks at how to enact governance frameworks that are compliant with human rights and the rule of law, building on and updating the existing standards.
The Council of Europe recommends applying fifteen procedural and substantive principles to media and communication governance in the Council of Europe member states, among others addressing the challenge of how to appropriately include the role of online platforms in the media and communication sector. The Recommendation is accompanied by an explanatory memorandum which breaks down individual principles into detailed guidance for different public and private actors involved in the governance processes.
The public consultation on the draft text of the Committee of Ministers recommendation on principles for media and communication governance was open from 8 July to 10 August 2021.
Contributions to the consultation process can be sent here until 10 August 2021.
