Voices in Exile
Working to empower democratic movements in dictatorships and repressive contexts is always about supporting people driven by the belief that…
Theme: Media Freedom
Reviewing progress on the European Democracy Action Plan
On 3 December 2020 the European Commission published the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP), a strategy composed of several legislative…
Media ownership and state advertising transparency in the trilogue negotiations of the European Media Freedom Act
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) addresses gaps in media legislation at the European level, focusing on media ownership and…
Open letter to Members of the European Parliament calling for the absolute prohibition of spyware against journalists
Journalism in Europe is under threat. Surveillance and other intimidation tactics are limiting journalistic reporting and restricting the public’s access…
Civil Society Organisations Call on EU Parliament to Close Disinformation Loophole
Together with other 22 civil society groups and experts from across Europe, we are writing to express our deep concern…
Hong Kong Media Bulletin
The Hong Kong Media Bulletin was a monthly email newsletter that provided unique insight into media freedom and freedom of expression issues in…
APEC protests, erhu player jailed, academic restrictions grows
In this issue: Hong Kongers protest at APEC summit, elderly erhu player and student from Japan jailed, as media access…
New protester arrests, intensified surveillance, UN tug-of-war
In this issue: Hong Kong police arrest peaceful National Day and Mid-autumn Festival protesters, new convictions for “sedition,” increased surveillance…
Countering SLAPPs in Hungary, Poland, and the Rest of the EU
The European Union countries most affected by a decline in media freedom are Hungary and Poland, whose governments use various…
Long-term financial support for Ukrainian media and journalists
This White Paper, crafted jointly with Ukrainian media organisations and support entities and at their request, appeals to donors, policymakers,…