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The Committee of Experts on the implications of Generative AI for Freedom of Expression (MSI-AI) held its third meeting
The MSI-AI held its third meeting in hybrid format on 25-26 March 2025, in the premises of the Council of Europe in Paris. Under the authority of the Committee of Ministers, and of the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI), the MSI-AI is instructed to draft a Guidance Note...
A new Report on Freedom of Expression in 2023 in Council of Europe Member states is now available
Concerns over the state of freedom of expression and media freedom in Europe in 2023 remain substantial, despite some positive developments. The newly published Freedom of Expression in 2023: Report on trends in freedom of expression in Council of Europe member states, sheds light on critical...
26th plenary meeting of the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI)
The 26th plenary meeting of the CDMSI took place on 4-6 December 2024 in Strasbourg. During the meeting, chaired by Maja Zarić, the CDMSI members exchanged on the Council of Europe’s ‘Journalist Matter’ Campaign progress, including the outcome of the Seminar on the Role of the Police in the...
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,...
25th plenary meeting of the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) held in Strasbourg
The 25th plenary meeting of the CDMSI took place on 18-20 June 2024 in Strasbourg. The meeting, chaired by Ms Maja Zarić, was opened by the Director for Democracy, Mr Matjaž Gruden who highlighted the centrality of the work and action on freedom of expression and media in the digital era to...
Committee of Experts on online safety and empowerment of content creators and users held its first meeting
The Committee of Experts online safety and empowerment of content creators and users (MSI-eSEC) held its first meeting (hybrid) on 9-10 April 2024. The Committee is composed of member States’ representatives, elected by the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI), and...
New guidance note on countering the spread of online mis- and disinformation through fact-checking and platform design solutions
At its 24th Plenary meeting (29 November - 1 December 2023), the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) adopted a Guidance Note on countering the spread of online mis- and disinformation through fact-checking and platform design solutions in a human rights compliant manner...
Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in journalism
At its 24th Plenary meeting (29 November - 1 December 2023), the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) adopted Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in journalism, elaborated by its subordinate body, Committee of Experts on...
4th meeting of the Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
On 17-18th October 2023, the Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (‘SLAPPs’) held its fourth meeting. Mr Patrick Penninckx, Director of Information Society Department, opened the meeting. The Chair of the Committee, Ms Karmen Turk, also welcomed participants....
4th meeting of the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) in Strasbourg
On 18-19 September 2023, the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) held its fourth meeting. Ms Artemiza-Tatiana Chisca, Head of the Media and Internet Division, Information Society Department and Secretary to CDMSI opened the meeting. The discussion focused on the...
Public consultation on draft CM Recommendation on Countering Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs)
The public consultation on the draft text of the Committee of Ministers Recommendation on Countering Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) is open from 21 June to 2 August 2023. This recommendation will provide non-binding guidance for member states and other key stakeholders...
23rd meeting of the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI)
The 23rd meeting of the CDMSI took place on 14-15 June 2023 in Strasbourg. Committee members and observers were informed about the work progress of the expert Committees subordinated to CDMSI: the Committee of Experts on Increasing Media Resilience (MSI-RES), the Committee of experts on the...
The Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (MSI-SLP) gathered in Strasbourg for its 3rd meeting
On 18-19 April 2023, the Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (MSI-SLP) held its third meeting. in her welcome address, Ms Artemiza-Tatiana Chisca, Secretary to the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) and Head of the Media and Internet...
On 13 April 2023 the Bureau of the CDMSI held its 24th meeting
The Bureau received updates on the outcomes of the questionnaires circulated to CDMSI members on the measures taken by member states to implement Recommendation CM/Rec(2016)4 (protection of journalism and safety of journalists and other media actors) and Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)2 (the roles...
Third meeting of the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) in Strasbourg
On 27-28 March 2023, the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) held its third meeting. The discussion focused on the Draft Guidance Note on countering the spread of online mis- and disinformation through fact-checking and platform design solutions in a human...
CDMSI discusses progress on new instruments
The Steering Committee on Media and Information Society (CDMSI) met in Strasbourg on 7-9 December 2022 to assess progress on the preparation of new policy instruments: Draft guidelines on the use of digital tools including artificial intelligence (AI) for journalism; Collection of good practices...
Exchange of views with the PACE sub-committee on Media and Information Society
On 21 November 2022, Patrick Penninckx, Head of the Information Society Department took part in an exchange of views with the members of the PACE sub-committee on Media and Information Society during the afternoon session dedicated to “Ongoing activities, priorities and emerging issues in the...
Follow the conference "Public Service Media for Democracy" live
The Council of Europe and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are organising the conference ‘Public Service Media for Democracy’ to discuss the way to protect the critical role of public service media in upholding democracy at times when their sustainability and independence are being...
The Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation met in Strasbourg
The Committee of Experts on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation held its second meeting in Strasbourg and online on 18-19 October 2022. The Committee of Experts examined the preliminary draft recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to the member states on strategic lawsuits...
Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) held its second meeting in a hybrid format
On 5-6 October 2022, the Committee of Experts on the Integrity of Online Information (MSI-INF) held its second meeting in a hybrid format. The Committee of Experts and participants had constructive discussions on the first draft of its Guidance note on countering the spread on online mis- and...
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