The Division for Cooperation on Freedom of Expression supports Council of Europe Member States in strengthening policies, legislation, and capacities on freedom of expression, media, and access to information, in line with European standards.

It collaborates with governments, media regulators, judiciary and law enforcement, media actors, civil society, and international bodies. The Division is advising on policies and legal frameworks, providing capacity building and awareness-raising in the following areas:

• Promoting media freedom, pluralism, and transparency
• Enhancing media literacy and countering disinformation
• Ensuring journalist safety, combatting SLAPPs and defamation abuse
• Strengthening public service media and supporting regulatory authorities
• Aligning laws with European standards and ECtHR case law