News on freedom of expression
Strengthening the protection of judges’ freedom of expression in Serbia
How can judges exercise their rights to freedom of expression while safeguarding judicial independence, impartiality and public confidence in the judiciary? This question was at the heart of a panel discussion held on 15 October in Belgrade, as part of the sixth judicial conference “Forum Days”...
Obuka za advokate/ice o zaštiti od SLAPP-a i sigurnosti novinara/ki
Dvadeset šest advokata i advokatica iz cijele Bosne i Hercegovine razmatralo je praktične načine za unapređenje pravne zaštite novinara i osporavanje zloupotrebe sudskih postupaka usmjerenih protiv učešća javnosti tokom dvodnevne obuke održane u Neumu 15. i 16. oktobra 2026. godine. Razmjena...
Building a stronger judicial response to SLAPP-s in North Macedonia
Judges and public prosecutors in North Macedonia are taking concrete steps forward towards a more efficient response to Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). During the specialised capacity-building session held in Shtip, they strengthened their knowledge and practical skills...
Efikasniji intervjui, jača zaštita ljudskih prava: policijske inspektorice i inspektori pripremaju se da predvode promjene u Bosni i Hercegovini
Za osobu u policijskom pritvoru, intervju može biti odlučujući momenat. Intervju bi trebala biti potraga za pouzdanim informacijama, a ne izvor pritiska ili straha. Način na koji se intervju planira, vodi, i bilježi može pomoći da se zaštite dostojanstvo i prava osobe, istovremeno osiguravajući...
From Dialogue to Action: Strengthening Journalists’ Safety in North Macedonia
A free press depends on the safety of those who work within it. In North Macedonia, main stakeholders are taking concrete steps to strengthen the safety of journalists in reality. Representatives of public institutions, the judiciary, prosecution, media and journalists’ organisations, civil...
Sudije o jačanju zaštite novinara i novinarki u Bosni i Hercegovini
Kako bi sudovi trebali postupati kada su novinari i novinarke izloženi nasilju, prijetnjama ili pravnom pritisku zbog svog rada? Ovo je bilo u središtu diskusije sudija iz cijele Bosne i Hercegovine na seminaru Vijeća Evrope posvećenoj sudskoj zaštiti novinara i novinarki i slobodi medija. Na...
New research brings evidence into Serbia’s media literacy efforts
The Council of Europe and the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) jointly presented the findings of comprehensive research on the needs, habits and preferences of media users in Serbia to the Permanent Expert Working Group on Media Literacy, consisted of representatives from public...
Assisting local actors in North Macedonia to advance access to public information in line with European standards and practice
Representatives of public institutions in North Macedonia strengthened their knowledge and practical skills on access to public information, during a specialised capacity-building activity organised in Skopje. within the European Union and Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility...
Jačanje profesionalnog izvještavanja o izborima u Bosni i Hercegovini
Jačanje profesionalnog, tačnog i uravnoteženog izvještavanja o izborima bilo je u fokusu treninga za novinare i medijske profesionalce u Bosni i Hercegovini. Učesnici su imali priliku upoznati se sa evropskim standardima profesionalnog izvještavanja o izborima i načinima na koje se oni prenose u...
Strengthening access to environmental information and public participation in Serbia
Professional staff of the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection in Serbia strengthened their knowledge and practical understanding of European standards on access to information and environmental protection during a specialised capacity-building activity...
Monitoring of Audiovisual Media for better protection of Freedom of Expression in Albania
Albania authorities are taking steps to ensure a more effective monitoring of audiovisual media content, for a better protection of freedom of expression in line with European standards. Professionals from the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) participated in a capacity building session,...
New Guide helps journalists in North Macedonia recognise and respond to SLAPP-s
Journalists and media professionals in North Macedonia now have a practical guide to help them recognise, prevent and respond to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), strengthening their ability to protect freedom of expression and continue reporting on matters of public...
Revised Code strengthens ethical journalism and media self-regulation in Montenegro
Montenegro has presented the revised Code of Journalists, strengthening ethical journalism and media self-regulation while helping the profession respond to the opportunities and challenges of today's rapidly evolving media landscape. Presented at Europe House in Podgorica, the revised Code is...
Institucije udružuju snage za jačanje sigurnosti novinara i novinarki u Bosni i Hercegovini
Tužitelji/ke i policijski službenici/e koji djeluju kao kontakt osobe za sigurnost novinara i novinarki u Bosni i Hercegovini ojačali su saradnju i razmijenili praktična iskustva u Banjoj Luci 17. i 18. juna, u okviru kontinuiranih napora za efikasniji odgovor na prijetnje i napade na novinare i...
Montenegro and Moldova exchange experience on protecting elections from disinformation
Representatives of the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services of Montenegro concluded a three-day peer-to-peer exchange visit to Chișinău, engaging with Moldovan institutions, civil society organisations, and international partners on issues related to election integrity, countering...
Judges in North Macedonia strengthen skills on freedom of expression
The Basic Court in Gostivar hosted a capacity building activity on the “Protection of Honour and Reputation in the Context of the Right to Freedom of Expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The activity brought together judges from the Basic Courts of...
Council of Europe and Judicial Academy launch first training-of-trainers programme on countering SLAPPs for Serbian judges
Senior judges from Serbia strengthened their capacity to recognise and respond to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), following the first training-of-trainers programme for judges in Serbia organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the Judicial Academy. The...
Postignut konsenzus o saradnji u regulaciji online sadržaja u BiH
Predstavnici i predstavnice institucija vlasti, nezavisnih regulatornih tijela, medijske i akademske zajednice te civilnog društva usaglasili su se o ključnim principima za unapređenje upravljanja online sadržajem u Bosni i Hercegovini, oslanjajući se na Preporuku Vijeća Evrope CM/Rec(2026)4 o...
Freedom of expression, defamation and SLAPPs addressed with lawyers in Pristina
Key European standards and practical aspects related to freedom of expression, protection of reputation and abusive litigation (SLAPPs) were addressed during a training with lawyers in Pristina. Participants exchanged on core principles of freedom of expression, including relevant international...
Council of Europe research on media user preferences takes centre stage at Radio Days Serbia
What do citizens in Serbia really expect from their media, and who do they trust? The main findings of the comprehensive study Media User Preferences in Serbia were presented through a panel at Radio Days, a conference of regional and local radio media outlets organised by the Association of...
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