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Council of Europe training strengthened Suspilne journalists’ investigative reporting skills
Investigative journalism does more than expose corruption and abuses of power. In the context of Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine, it also plays a crucial role in documenting war crimes and helping to identify those responsible. This is an essential public service performed by...
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European standards for independence and accountability: Council of Europe supports Ukraine public broadcaster’s strategic planning
Since its establishment in 2017, Suspilne, Ukraine’s public service broadcaster, has undergone a complex process of institutional development and has consistently demonstrated resilience and professionalism while operating during the pandemic, Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine, and...
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Youth put democracy into action through civic dialogue simulation in Tbilisi
Young leaders and students from various higher education institutions, together with young civil society representatives, came together in Tbilisi for a one-day civic dialogue simulation, "Democracy in Action: Dialogue, Rights and Choices in Complex Societies," to strengthen democratic...
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National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting strengthens capacity to address challenges in the digital media environment
To support the institutional capacity of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting in addressing challenges in the rapidly evolving digital media environment, experts from the UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) delivered the first of two online training sessions for...
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Revised Code strengthens ethical journalism and media self-regulation in Montenegro
Montenegro has presented the revised Code of Journalists, strengthening ethical journalism and media self-regulation while helping the profession respond to the opportunities and challenges of today's rapidly evolving media landscape. Presented at Europe House in Podgorica, the revised Code is...
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Ethnic and national minority representatives join civil dialogue on strengthening inclusive democracy
Representatives of ethnic and national minorities, including Azeri, Armenian and Ukrainian communities, together with civil society organisations, youth leaders, journalists, educators and community activists from across Georgia, came together for a two-day civil dialogue round table on...
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Monitoring audiovisual content to ensure a better protection of Freedom of Expression in Albania
Albania authorities are taking steps forward to ensure a more effective monitoring of audiovisual media content, ensuring a better protection of freedom of expression in line with European standards. To support this process, professionals from the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) participated in...
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Judges and prosecutors strengthen capacity to counter SLAPPs at the Council of Europe training in Gdańsk
In the lead-up to new Polish legislation transposing the EU anti-SLAPP Directive, 27 judges and prosecutors from Poland, Czechia, Greece and Armenia gathered in Gdańsk for an intensive training organised by the Council of Europe, Poland’s National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution, and...
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Expert discussion on the Council of Europe opinion: media component of the Draft Civil Code of Ukraine requires further refinement
During an expert discussion held in Kyiv, the Council of Europe legal opinion on certain provisions of the Draft Civil Code of Ukraine (registration No. 15150) concerning freedom of expression, media, and digital rights was presented. The event was organised following a request submitted to the...
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Institutions join forces to strengthen the safety of journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prosecutors and police officers serving as contact points for the safety of journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthened their co-operation and exchanged practical experiences in Banja Luka on 17 and 18 June, as part of ongoing efforts for a more effective response to threats and attacks...
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National Action Plan for the Safety of Journalists in Greece: launch of consultations
The Council of Europe Steering Committee on Media and Information Society led Journalists Matter Campaign, participated in the launch consultation seminar on the development of a National Action Plan (NAP) for the Safety of Journalists in Greece, organised by the Secretariat General for...
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From accessible content to a barrier-free environment: the Council of Europe supports development of an inclusion concept for Suspilne
Thirty years after Ukraine joined the Council of Europe, approaches that were once framed primarily as efforts to combat racism and intolerance have evolved into a broader concept of inclusion. Opening the event “Diversity, Equality and Inclusion”, the Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board of...
29th Plenary Meeting of the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI)
The 29th plenary meeting of the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI), chaired by Aykaterini Polyzou (Greece), took place in Strasbourg from 17 to 19 June 2026. The meeting was opened by Roberto Olla, Head of the Democratic Institutions and Freedoms Department, Directorate...
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Future lawyers put constitutional justice into practice at Armenia’s first Constitutional Justice Moot Court on Freedom of Expression
A new generation of law students recently took centre stage in Armenia’s first-ever Constitutional Justice Moot Court competition. The two-part competition gave students a unique opportunity to learn from experts, draft legal arguments, and practice courtroom advocacy. The competition was split...
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Regional Exchange on Access to Information and Freedom of Expression gathers Western Balkan authorities in Strasbourg
As integral aspect of the right to freedom of expression, access to information plays a crucial role in fostering public trust in institutions, combating corruption and ensuring informed public debate. To discuss the implementation of European standards on access to information, representatives...
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Luxembourg advances journalist safety and anti-SLAPP protection
On 1 June 2026, Luxembourg organised a conference dedicated to the protection of journalists against abusive legal proceedings (SLAPPs) and the implementation of its National Action Plan for the Safety of Journalists 2025–2028, adopted in the framework of the country's engagement withing the...
Piloting the RESIST Methodology: Empowering Europe Against Disinformation
The Council of Europe has introduced the RESIST methodology for assessment of societal vulnerabilities and strengths to disinformation - a pioneering, evidence-based framework designed to assess societal vulnerabilities and strengths in responding to disinformation, currently piloted across...
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First Council of Europe Seminar on European Anti-SLAPP Standards in Greece
In recent years, growing concern has emerged over the increasing use of legal proceedings to intimidate, burden or silence individuals participating in matters of public interest. These abusive legal actions, referred to as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), have become a...
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Montenegro and the Republic of Moldova exchange experience on protecting elections from disinformation
Representatives of the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services of Montenegro concluded a three-day peer-to-peer exchange visit to Chișinău, engaging with Moldovan institutions, civil society organisations, and international partners on issues related to the media coverage of elections: election...
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Access to Information and Freedom of Expression: New Training Programme Empowers Legal Professionals, Civil Servants, and Journalists
The Council of Europe Division for Cooperation on Freedom of Expression is launching a new Training Programme on Access to Information in the Context of Freedom of Expression. This comprehensive programme is designed for three professional audiences: legal professionals (including judges,...
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