Promoting Freedom of Expression in Albania through Open Dialogue
Promoting Freedom of Expression in Albania through Open Dialogue is a two-year project co-funded by the Council of Europe and the European Union, implemented by the Council of Europe in partnership with the Department of Journalism and Communication of the University of Tirana.
The initiative is designed to establish an inclusive platform for dialogue, bringing together various stakeholders, including government institutions, regulatory bodies, media professionals, civil society organisations, journalists, media outlets, academics and experts. By addressing key challenges in the area of freedom of expression and media freedom in Albania, the project will contribute to the implementation of Council of Europe standards and recommendations, as well as to the priorities outlined in Chapter 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights) of Albania's EU accession negotiations.
The open dialogue will focus on three main pillars:
- Safety of journalists and press freedom violations
- Access to information
- Media ownership and independent journalism
