Freedom of Expression : News
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Council of Europe pilots new training module to counter SLAPPs
As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting freedom of expression, the Council of Europe introduced a groundbreaking training curriculum in Kosovo* focused on countering the use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). Developed by the Council of Europe, this training...
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Fostering Communication Between Justice and Media
The meeting between State Prosecutors appointed for public relations and journalists focused on discussing standards and principles related to free access to information and the dissemination of information on criminal proceedings. The workshop served as an opporunity to present the Guidelines...
Journalist safety campaign: improving cooperation between journalists and police at public events
As part of the Council of Europe's Campaign for the Safety of Journalists "Journalists Matter", a special seminar in Strasbourg is bringing together representatives of governments, police forces, press freedom organisations and associations of journalists to discuss the role of the police in...
The Council of Europe supports the extension of the IGF mandate
A Declaration of the Committee of Ministers on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) +20 review and the extension of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) was approved on the 25 of September 2024 in Strasbourg. The declaration supporting the extension of the mandate of...
The Committee of Experts online safety and empowerment of content creators and users (MSI-eSEC) held its second meeting
The MSI-eSEC held its second meeting on 24-25 September 2024 in Strasbourg, advancing its work on a draft recommendation for the Committee of Ministers, under the guidance of the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI). Ms. Artermiza-Tatiana CHISCA, Secretary to the CDMSI,...
"Enhancing Human Rights Protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina through Hate Speech Training"
Effectively addressing hate speech across all areas, including robust domestic monitoring and reporting mechanisms, requires tailor-made capacity building in line with international standards. To support this effort, the Council of Europe organised a training for key institutions at the State,...
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Training on Environmental Journalism for Azerbaijani Journalists and Media Experts
Environmental (Green) journalism is becoming important topic in media in the world and thus addressed by the Council of Europe in its cooperation programmes. A two-day training on Environmental Journalism was organised for 25 Azerbaijani journalists and media experts, aimed to strengthen the...
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Judges meet with media actors to exchange on dissemination of information from court proceedings in Montenegro
Montenegro judges appointed for public relations met for the first time with journalists and chief editors to discuss on standards regarding free access to informaation and dissemination of information from court procedings. Earlier this year, the Council of Europe supported the promotion of the...
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Ukrainian investigative journalists conference highlights issues of safety of journalists and SLAPPs
Why strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) in Ukraine cause certain concerns among journalists and media lawyers, and how they relate to the safety of journalists, was discussed during the three-day "Post/Surveillance: Investigative Journalism in the Conditions of a 'Long' War"...
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Key stakeholders discuss new legal measures and strategies to combat SLAPPs in Ukraine
The round table in Kyiv on the topic of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) convened a diverse group of stakeholders, including lawyers, human rights defenders, journalists, Members of Parliament, representatives from the Prosecutor General Office, and civil society...
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Human rights documentaries developed with Council of Europe support premiered in Chisinau
The Council of Europe is a longstanding partner of the Public Broadcaster in Moldova and its Documentary Department, Telefilm-Chisinau. Since 2017, the Council of Europe has supported the Documentary Department of the Public Broadcaster through the development of high-quality content on human...
Audiovisual Commercial Communications: Regulatory Authority in Serbia Enhances Knowledge on European standards
The Council of Europe's Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)11 on principles for media and communication governance advises member states to ensure that media content, including content produced for economic or political gain, complies with Council of Europe standards. This is particularly important when...
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European National Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities discussed key issues pertaining to media pluralism
National Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities are playing important role in combating disinformation and strengthening media literacy. Representatives of ten National Audiovisual Regulatory Authorities have gathered, on 4th and 5th of September, in the Republic of Moldova, to discuss a series of...
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Full version of the report on "The Metaverse and its Impact on Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Democracy" available for download
The full version of the report "The Metaverse and its Impact on Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Democracy" is now available for download. Jointly developed by the Council of Europe and the IEEE Standards Association, the report brings together insights from over 50 international experts. It...
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Protecting Journalists and Activists from SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are a significant concern for journalists and activists, as they are used by political and economic power holders to suppress critical voices. Addressing this challenge from the perspective of journalists and lawyers, and exploring how to...
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North-Macedonia ratifies the Council of Europe on access to official documents
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
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
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
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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