Freedom of Expression : News
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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...
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Hate Speech: Training for the Prosecutors and Police in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Addressing hate speech effectively requires targeted training and clear legal standards. To this end, the Council of Europe organised a comprehensive training session for prosecutors and police officers from 13 offices across Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on domestic and European legal...
Council of Europe at the European Dialogue on Internet Governance 2024 in Vilnius
The Council of Europe will participate in the 2024 edition of the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG), which brings together representatives of governments, international organisations, business, civil society, academia and the technical community to discuss in internet-related...
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Building Capacity in Freedom of Expression Standards for Albanian Courts
In today's evolving media landscape, it is crucial for judges, prosecutors, and lawyers to gain and maintain a n in-depth understanding of their role as regards freedom of expression and of the media. Knowledgeable legal professionals can in turn safeguard this fundamental right, ensuring that...
Development of the Monitoring and Reporting System on Freedom of Expression in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Freedom of expression is one of the key pillars of democracy emphasized in the Reykjavik Declaration. The protection of the right of access to information is closely linked to freedom of expression, fostering a pluralistic environment, and safeguarding the rule of law and government’s...
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"Journalists Matter" Campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Council of Europe Campaign for the Safety of Journalists - Journalists Matter has been presented within the 4th meeting of the Steering committee of the project "Enhancing Institutional Capacities on Freedom of Expression and Information in Bosnia and Herzegovina" (EFEx). Furthermore, the...
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Protecting journalists and fighting disinformation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Enhancing the safety of journalists, combating strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), and supporting co-regulation of harmful content online are among the key priorities for protecting freedom of expression and the media in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The second Steering Committee...
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Freedom of Expression Summer School
The Division for Cooperation on Freedom of Expression assists the Council of Europe member States and beyond in enhancing their policies, legislation, environments and capacities in freedom of expression, media, and access to information, in line with the European standards. The Division held...
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Access to Information in the Digital Age: Supporting Ukraine
The role of media and civil society in promoting access to information, including through digital tools and open data initiatives, protection of citizens' personal data, and cooperation with regulatory authorities for better access to information were among the topics discussed at the 15th...
Lviv Media Forum: Media Integrity in Times of War
The tenth gathering of the Lviv Media Forum 2024 untied journalists, media experts, politicians and public officials, representatives of civil society, international organisations and diplomats from 36 countries convened to discuss pressing global media issues and challenges. This anniversary...
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Strengthening Media Engagement and Freedom of Expression: Albanian Media Magistrates Undergo Intensive Training
Albanian prosecutors and judges who serve as media magistrates in their judicial institutions participated in a two-day intensive training aimed at enhancing their understanding of freedom of expression standards and improving their media communication skills. The training spanned various...
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