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North-Macedonia ratifies the Council of Europe on access to official documents

22 August 2024 Skopje, North Macedonia

The Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia, on its 12th session held on 13 August 2024, adopted the Law on Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents, also known as the Tromsø Convention. With this ratification, North Macedonia becomes the 16th...

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Audiovisual Council team better equipped to monitor election content

August 2024 Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Throughout August, 20 members and employees of the Audiovisual Council (AC) of the Republic of Moldova are participating in a series of ten (10) training sessions on "Monitoring audiovisual content of electoral nature. "The trainings, organised with the support of the Council of Europe project...

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Focus group discusses potential amendments to Serbia's Data Protection Law with emphasis on Freedom of Expression

8 August 2024 Belgrade, Serbia

The intricate balance between data protection and freedom of expression has emerged as a critical issue within the realm of journalism. The 2018 adoption of the Law on Data Protection by the Government of Serbia marked a significant step in aligning national legislation with the European Union's...

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Support to the Print Media in Ukraine

17 July 2024 Kyiv, 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...

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The Human Rights Documentary Films Caravan marks the Council of Europe week in Moldova

8-12 July 2021 Republic of 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

10 July 2024 Kyiv, Ukraine

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

8-9 July 2024 Brezovica/Brezovicë

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

8 to 11 July 2024 Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

3-5 July 2024 Struga, 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

July 2024 Republic of Moldova

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

2 July 2024 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovin

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

25-26 June 2024 Budva, Montenegro

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

20-21 June 2024 Strasbourg, France

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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25ème réunion plénière du Comité directeur sur les médias et la société de l'information (CDMSI) à Strasbourg

18-20 juin 2024 Strasbourg, France

La 25e réunion plénière du CDMSI s’est tenue du 18 au 20 juin 2024 à Strasbourg. La réunion, présidée par Mme Maja Zarić, a été ouverte par le directeur pour la démocratie, M. Matjaž Gruden, qui a souligné la centralité du travail et de l'action sur la liberté d’expression et les médias à l'ère...

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Hate Speech: Training for the Prosecutors and Police in Bosnia and Herzegovina

18-19 June 2024 Sarajevo, 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...

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Le Conseil de l'Europe au Dialogue européen sur la gouvernance d'internet 2024 à Vilnius

17-19 juin 2024 Vilnius, Lituanie

Le Conseil de l'Europe participera à l'édition 2024 du Dialogue européen sur la gouvernance d'Internet (EuroDIG), qui réunit des représentants de gouvernements, d'organisations internationales, d'entreprises, de la société civile, du monde universitaire et de la communauté technique pour discuter...

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Building Capacity in Freedom of Expression Standards for Albanian Courts

14 June 2024 Tirana, Albania

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...

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Développement du système de suivi et de collecte de statistiques pour renforcer la liberté d'expression en Bosnie-Herzégovine

11-13 juin 2024 Sarajevo, Bosnie-Herzégovine

La liberté d'expression est l'un des principaux piliers de la démocratie, comme l’a souligné la Déclaration de Reykjavik. La protection du droit d'accès à l'information est liée à la liberté d'expression, en ce qu’elle permet de créer un environnement pluraliste, de préserver l'État de droit et...

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Protecting journalists and fighting disinformation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

11 June 2024 Sarajevo, 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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« Toute personne a droit à la liberté d’expression »

Art. 10 de la Convention européenne des droits de l’homme

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