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Institutions and journalists collaborate towards stronger media environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina

22-23 April 2025 Igman, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Promoting open dialogue is crucial for strengthening the protection mechanisms for journalists and ensuring a free and responsible media space in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With this objective in mind, a two-day conference was held on 22 and 23 April 2025 in Igman, organised by the Ministry of Human...

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Conférence thématique annuelle: Construire le paradigme de la lutte contre l'impunité des crimes contre les journalistes

29 avril 2025 Luxembourg

Le Conseil de l'Europe, en coopération avec le ministre luxembourgeois de la Justice et le ministre délégué auprès du Premier ministre pour les Médias et la Connectivité, organise une conférence internationale dans le cadre de la campagne du Conseil de l'Europe pour la sécurité des journalistes «...

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Future Lawyers and Journalists Learning to Counter SLAPPs in Montenegro

14 April 2025 Podgorica, Montenegro

Over 60 law and journalism students at the University of Montenegro learnt how to counter legal intimidation and threats to media freedom during the country’s first-ever university lecture on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). This innovative educational initiative offered...

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Towards Systematic Monitoring of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Bosnia and Herzegovina

10-11 April 2025 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

As highlighted in the annual report of the Council of Europe Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists, the past year was marked by growing risks linked to the spread of disinformation—including AI-generated content and state propaganda—aimed at manipulating...

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Prosecutors strengthen capacities to uphold media freedom and protect journalists

11 April 2025 Pristina

Safeguarding media freedom and ensuring the safety of journalists are essential components of a democratic society and the rule of law. Prosecutors play a key role in preventing and responding to threats, violence, and legal harassment targeting media professionals. To strengthen prosecutorial...

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Shaping a Gender-Sensitive Future in Journalism

10 April 2025 Belgrade, Serbia

Recognising the media’s powerful role in either reinforcing or challenging gender stereotypes, the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Journalists’ Association of Serbia (UNS), held a workshop in Belgrade to equip young journalists and journalism students with the tools to report through a...

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Albanian authorities reaffirm their commitment to advance freedom of expression and the media with the EU and Council of Europe support

3 April 2025 Tirana, Albania

Albanian public authorities and key actors in the field reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing freedom of expression and media freedom, in line with European standards. During the 3rd Steering Committee meeting of the European Union and Council of Europe joint action on “Protecting freedom of...

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Strengthening Freedom of Expression: Public institutions and media actors define common priorities

2 April 2025 Pristina

Public institutions and media actors reaffirmed their commitment to advancing freedom of expression and aligning media and legal practices with European standards. The second meeting of the Steering Committee of the Action “Protecting Freedom of Expression and of the Media” took place in...

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Council of Europe Strengthens Efforts Against Disinformation

31 March 2025 Strasbourg, France

The decline in trust in the media, the impact of disinformation on the global information landscape and geopolitical agenda, the use of social media as a news source, and the role of sustainable journalism in tackling these challenges are all issues that require the engagement of media actors and...

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Crisis Communication for Judges: Enhancing Public Trust in Montenegro's Judiciary

31 March 2025 Strasbourg, France

Transparent and effective communication is key to maintaining public trust in the judiciary. To support this goal, a specialised workshop for judicial spokespersons in Montenegro focused on enhancing crisis communication skills. The workshop “Crisis communication for judges” provided a hands-on...

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Protecting Freedom of Expression Against Defamation and SLAPPs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

25-26 March 2025 Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Defamation and SLAPPs remain pressing legal tools used to silence criticism and stifle public debate. To address these challenges, a two-day training session dedicated to the promotion and protection of freedom of expression, with a specialised focus on the legal aspects of defamation and...

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Serbia Moves Towards Stronger Media Rules to Protect Minors

26 March 2025 Belgrade, Serbia

With the increasing pervasiveness of commercial content across media platforms, safeguarding minors from harmful advertising has become an urgent concern. In this context, models of self-regulation and co-regulation offer a promising path forward—allowing media stakeholders, advertisers, and...

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Le Comité d'experts sur les implications de l’IA générative pour la liberté d'expression (MSI-AI) a tenu sa troisième réunion

25-26 mars 2025 Paris, France

Le MSI-AI a tenu sa troisième réunion en format hybride les 25 et 26 mars 2025, dans les locaux du Conseil de l’Europe à Paris. Placé sous l’autorité du Comité des Ministres et du Comité directeur sur les médias et la société de l'information (CDMSI), le MSI-AI est chargé d’élaborer une Note...

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Strengthening media regulation in North Macedonia: addressing SLAPPs and key challenges

13–15 March 2025 Veles, North Macedonia

Ensuring strong legal safeguards and effective media regulation is essential for protecting freedom of expression and countering threats to independent journalism. The Workshop on ‘Advancing Media Regulation in North Macedonia – Alignment with EU Norms’, brought together for 3 days media...

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Strengthening legal capacity to defend freedom of expression – Lawyers discuss SLAPPs in Pristina

15 March 2025 Pristina

In an era where freedom of expression faces increasing challenges, strengthening the capacity of legal professionals to safeguard this fundamental right is crucial. In this context, the EU and Council of Europe joint action “Protecting freedom of expression and of the media (PROFREX)”, gathered...

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Safeguarding Media Freedom: addressing SLAPPs through judicial Training in Albania

13 March 2025 Tirana, Albania

The safety of journalists is fundamental to a democratic society, enabling them to report on public interest matters without fear of intimidation, legal harassment, or violence. However, often journalists, including in Albania, continue to face threats, such as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public...

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Supporting Quality Journalism to Provide Reliable Information on Ukraine

11 March 2025 Strasbourg, France

The Kyiv Independent is a highly respected and widely followed English-language media outlet, which provides quality information on Ukraine and Eastern Europe. As part of its ongoing work to strengthen media freedom and support quality journalism to counter disinformation, the Council of Europe...

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Division for Co-operation on Freedom of Expression launched a tender for international consultancy services

Deadline: 21 March 2025 Strasbourg, France

The Council of Europe’s Division for Co-operation on Freedom of Expression has launched a tender for international consultancy services to support implementation of its activities in the areas pertaining to a wide range of issues related to media freedom, freedom of expression, access to public...

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Strengthening the Role of the State Police in ensuring protection of journalists

10 March 2025 Tirana, Albania

A consultative meeting on the State Police Guidelines for the Safety of Journalists took place at the Europe House in Tirana, bringing together representatives from law enforcement agencies, government institutions, media organisations, and civil society to discuss ways to enhance journalist...

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Balancing transparency and privacy: Enhancing public institutions' capacity to uphold freedom of information

5-6 March 2025 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

A specialised training course for spokespeople and information officers of public institutions, on access to official information and personal data protection, was held on 5 and 6 March 2025 in Sarajevo. Special attention was paid to the specific role of information officers in balancing the...

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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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