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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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Council of Europe Provides Legal Support for Kosovo*’s Draft Law on the Independent Media Commission (IMC)
In response to a request from the Committee on Public Administration, Local Governance, Media, and Rural Development, and the Independent Media Commission (IMC), the Council of Europe has provided a Legal Opinion on the Draft Law on the IMC. This initiative reflects Kosovo’s commitment to...
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Digital Companies and the Council of Europe launched in Strasbourg a new cooperation roadmap
The Council of Europe Digital Partnership established in 2017 includes 27 digital companies and their associations that pledged to cooperate on protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law through a unique public-private initiative. A workshop organised in Strasbourg on 21-22 May 2024...
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Albanian Institutions Approve a New Action Plan to Promote Freedom of Expression and the Media
On 21 May 2024, the second Steering Committee meeting of the project "Protecting Freedom of Expression and of the Media in Albania" (PRO-FREX-A), implemented by the Council of Europe Division for Cooperation on Freedom of Expression, was held in Tirana. The meeting brought together key...
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Enhanced Access to Information: Third Training for Judges in Ukraine
How to properly handle information and not violate the right to freely access it, guaranteed by the European Convention on Human Rights? How is the right to receive and disseminate information ensured during wartime, reflecting a critical safeguard of freedom of expression, which is one of the...
Enhancing Media Pluralism: Serbia's New By-laws
In today’s digital age where the media shapes societal perceptions, effective regulatory frameworks are paramount. With the support of the Council of Europe, the Serbian Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) recently introduced Rulebooks (by-laws) which aim to bolster human rights...
New Action Plan to Protect Freedom of Expression and of the Media in the Western Balkans
A new action plan to advance protection of freedom of expression and of the media in the Western Balkans was agreed with partners and beneficiaries during the first Steering Committee Meeting of the joint EU and Council of Europe regional action on “Protecting Freedom of Expression and of the...
The Netherlands pledges support to the Campaign for the Safety of Journalists- Journalists Matter
In its long-standing commitment to journalist safety, the Netherlands has come with a voluntary contribution to the Council of Europe's Campaign for the Safety of Journalists- Journalists Matter. This pledge is a part of the Netherlands' broader efforts to enhance journalist safety, including...
Ethical and Professional Media Reporting on Elections in Libya: Online Training
How to ensure the transparency of electoral communication and effectively manage measures concerning media coverage of election campaigns? These and other issues were addressed at the online training session on Ethical and Professional Media Election Reporting in Libya, which gathered over 20...
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