Media law
Fahy, R.; Voorhoof, D.
ECtHR engages in dangerous "triple pirouette" to find criminal prosecution for media coverage of PKK statements did not violate Article 10 Journal Article
In: Strasbourg Observers, 2019.
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Irion, K.; Delinavelli, G.; Coutinho, M.F.; Fahy, R.; Jusić, T.; Klimkiewicz, B.; Llorens, C.; Rozgonyi, K.; Svensson, S.; Kersevan Smokvina, T.; Til, G. van
The independence of media regulatory authorities in Europe Technical Report
2019, (Capello, M. (ed.), IRIS Special 2019-1, European Audiovisual Observatory, Strasbourg).
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Harambam, J.; Bountouridis, D.; Makhortykh, M.; van Hoboken, J.
Designing for the Better by Taking Users into Account: A Qualitative Evaluation of User Control Mechanisms in (News) Recommender Systems Journal Article
In: RecSys'19: Proceedings of the 13th ACM Conference on Recommender Systems, pp. 69-77, 2019.
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url = {https://www.ivir.nl/publicaties/download/paper_recsys_19.pdf
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year = {2019},
date = {2019-09-19},
journal = {RecSys'19: Proceedings of the 13th ACM Conference on Recommender Systems},
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abstract = {Recommender systems (RS) are on the rise in many domains. While they offer great promises, they also raise concerns: lack of transparency, reduction of diversity, little to no user control. In this paper, we align with the normative turn in computer science which scrutinizes the ethical and societal implications of RS. We focus and elaborate on the concept of user control because that mitigates multiple problems at once. Taking the news industry as our domain, we conducted four focus groups, or moderated think-aloud sessions, with Dutch news readers (N=21) to systematically study how people evaluate different control mechanisms (at the input, process, and output phase) in a News Recommender Prototype (NRP). While these mechanisms are sometimes met with distrust about the actual control they offer, we found that an intelligible user profile (including reading history and flexible preferences settings), coupled with possibilities to influence the recommendation algorithms is highly valued, especially when these control mechanisms can be operated in relation to achieving personal goals. By bringing (future) users' perspectives to the fore, this paper contributes to a richer understanding of why and how to design for user control in recommender systems.},
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Recommender systems (RS) are on the rise in many domains. While they offer great promises, they also raise concerns: lack of transparency, reduction of diversity, little to no user control. In this paper, we align with the normative turn in computer science which scrutinizes the ethical and societal implications of RS. We focus and elaborate on the concept of user control because that mitigates multiple problems at once. Taking the news industry as our domain, we conducted four focus groups, or moderated think-aloud sessions, with Dutch news readers (N=21) to systematically study how people evaluate different control mechanisms (at the input, process, and output phase) in a News Recommender Prototype (NRP). While these mechanisms are sometimes met with distrust about the actual control they offer, we found that an intelligible user profile (including reading history and flexible preferences settings), coupled with possibilities to influence the recommendation algorithms is highly valued, especially when these control mechanisms can be operated in relation to achieving personal goals. By bringing (future) users' perspectives to the fore, this paper contributes to a richer understanding of why and how to design for user control in recommender systems.
McGonagle, T.
Infographic: ‘The Council of Europe and the safety of journalists’ Journal Article
In: 2019.
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The infographic, ‘The Council of Europe and the safety of journalists’, visualizes and condenses the detailed information in Committee of Ministers’ Recommendation CM/Rec(2016)4 Committee of Ministers’ Recommendation CM/Rec(2016)4 to member States on the protection of journalism and the safety of journalists and other media actors. The infographic also signposts, and hyperlinks to, the Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists and other valuable Council of Europe resources, including the European Court of Human Rights’ three judgments to date which cite the Recommendation.
Möller, J.; Helberger, N.; Makhortykh, M.
Filter bubbles in the Netherlands Technical Report
2019, (Report commissioned by the Dutch Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media)).
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abstract = {The introduction of algorithmic filtering and artificial intelligence in news dissemination has fundamentally changed the way news is consumed and distributed. While there is a clear benefit to the user, by making relevant stories accessible and therefore providing a way forward to manage the information overload, many have expressed concerns that it also leads to atomized societies where citizens are locked in filter bubbles. In this report we set out to answer the question: Do filter bubbles exist in the Netherlands?},
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The introduction of algorithmic filtering and artificial intelligence in news dissemination has fundamentally changed the way news is consumed and distributed. While there is a clear benefit to the user, by making relevant stories accessible and therefore providing a way forward to manage the information overload, many have expressed concerns that it also leads to atomized societies where citizens are locked in filter bubbles. In this report we set out to answer the question: Do filter bubbles exist in the Netherlands?
Helberger, N.
On the Democratic Role of News Recommenders Journal Article
In: Digital Journalism, vol. 7, no. 8, pp. 993-1012, 2019.
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abstract = {Are algorithmic news recommenders a threat to the democratic role of the media? Or are they an opportunity, and, if so, how would news recommenders need to be designed to advance values and goals that we consider essential in a democratic society? These are central questions in the ongoing academic and policy debate about the likely implications of data analytics and machine learning for the democratic role of the media and the shift from traditional mass-media modes of distribution towards more personalised news and platforms Building on democratic theory and the growing body of literature about the digital turn in journalism, this article offers a conceptual framework for assessing the threats and opportunities around the democratic role of news recommenders, and develops a typology of different ‘democratic recommenders’.},
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Are algorithmic news recommenders a threat to the democratic role of the media? Or are they an opportunity, and, if so, how would news recommenders need to be designed to advance values and goals that we consider essential in a democratic society? These are central questions in the ongoing academic and policy debate about the likely implications of data analytics and machine learning for the democratic role of the media and the shift from traditional mass-media modes of distribution towards more personalised news and platforms Building on democratic theory and the growing body of literature about the digital turn in journalism, this article offers a conceptual framework for assessing the threats and opportunities around the democratic role of news recommenders, and develops a typology of different ‘democratic recommenders’.
Oudeman, M.; Albrecht, Y.; Bockxmeer, H. van; Dibbits, T.; Helberger, N.; Kasem, I.; Vanseveren, W.; Vermeir, L.
Samen voor het publiek belang. Evaluatierapport NPO 2013 t/m 2017 Technical Report
2019.
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Bodó, B.
Selling News to Audiences – A Qualitative Inquiry into the Emerging Logics of Algorithmic News Personalization in European Quality News Media Journal Article
In: Digital Journalism, vol. 7, no. 8, pp. 1054-1075, 2019.
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How do news organizations design and implement algorithmically personalized news services? We conducted 16 in-depth interviews with professionals working in European public service broadcasting and commercial quality news media to answer this question. The news business is undergoing rapid transformations regarding how news production is financed, how news is produced and delivered to audiences and how citizens consume news. In all of these changes algorithmic recommender systems play a role. We focus on news organizations’ own personalized news services, and analyze how they define the role of personalization in contributing to the financial success of the organization, in reaching and retaining audiences, and in fulfilling their editorial mission. We interviewed editors, journalists, technologists and business intelligence and publishing professionals to gain a structural understanding of the often conflicting goals of personalization. We found that rather than focusing on increasing short-term user engagement, European quality news media try to use news personalization to increase long-term audience loyalty. In distinction to the “platform logic of personalization”, which uses personalization to produce engagement and sell audiences to advertisers, they have developed a “news logic of personalization”, which uses personalization to sell news to audiences.
Helberger, N.; Leerssen, P.; Drunen, M. van
Germany proposes Europe's first diversity rules for social media platforms Journal Article
In: LSE Media Policy Project Blog, vol. 2019, 2019.
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Möller, J.; Helberger, N.; Makhortykh, M.
Filterbubbels in Nederland Technical Report
2019, (Rapport in opdracht van het Commissariaat voor de Media.).
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The introduction of algorithmic filtering and artificial intelligence in news dissemination has fundamentally changed the way news is consumed and distributed. While there is a clear benefit to the user, by making relevant stories accessible and therefore providing a way forward to manage the information overload, many have expressed concerns that it also leads to atomized societies where citizens are locked in filter bubbles. In this report we set out to answer the question: Do filter bubbles exist in the Netherlands?
Volgenant, O.; McGonagle, T.
Persvrijheidsmonitor 2018 Journal Article
In: 2019.
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McGonagle, T.; Bednarski, M.; Coutinho, M.F.; Zimin, A.
Preview: Elections and media in digital times Technical Report
2019, (Preview of an In-Focus edition of the World Trends in Freedom and Expression and Media Development).
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Til, G. van
Zelfregulering door online platforms: een waar wondermiddel tegen online desinformatie? Journal Article
In: Mediaforum, vol. 2019, no. 1, pp. 2-13, 2019.
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title = {Zelfregulering door online platforms: een waar wondermiddel tegen online desinformatie?},
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year = {2019},
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Dommering, E.
Annotatie bij EHRM 28 juni 2018 (M.L. en W.W. / Duitsland) Journal Article
In: Nederlandse Jurisprudentie, vol. 2019, no. 12, pp. 1624-1626, 2019.
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Poort, J.; Hugenholtz, P.; Lindhout, P.; Til, G. van
Film Financing and the Digital Single Market: its Future, the Role of Territoriality and New Models of Financing Technical Report
2019, (Study requested by the CULT Committee, Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies, Directorate-General for Internal Policies, PE 629.186, European Parliament - January 2019).
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This report studies the role of territoriality in film financing, the legal and market challenges territoriality faces as a key model for film financing and the consequences if EU policies were to reduce or mitigate the scope of territorial exclusivity in the audiovisual sector. It provides information on Member States’ and EU models of film financing, explores the challenges film financing faces from digital developments and evolving consumer behaviour and analyses possible alternatives to traditional methods of financing and policies to support this.
McGonagle, T.
Agreement of the [Dutch] Steering Group on Aggression and Violence against Journalists Technical Report
2019.
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Unofficial translation by T. McGonagle of "Akkoord Stuurgroep Agressie en geweld tegen journalisten", July 2018
Korthals Altes, W.
Het is allemaal fake Journal Article
In: Mediaforum, vol. 2018, no. 6, pp. 165, 2019, (Opinie).
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Nieuwenhuis, A.
Fake news: een plaatsbepaling Journal Article
In: Mediaforum, vol. 2018, no. 6, pp. 166-170, 2019.
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Hins, A.
De taak van sociale media bij het bestrijden van desinformatie Journal Article
In: Mediaforum, vol. 2018, no. 6, pp. 171-175, 2019.
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Coche, E.
'Fake news' en desinformatie in België: weinig zorgen, problemen voor morgen?: Een analyse van dit mediafenomeen in België Journal Article
In: Mediaforum, vol. 2018, no. 6, pp. 185-189, 2019.
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Plaizier, C.; M. Klus
'Nepnieuws' in Nederland: verschijningsvormen van en potentiële oplossingen voor dit containerbegrip Journal Article
In: Mediaforum, vol. 2018, no. 6, pp. 190-193, 2019.
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Bodó, B.; Helberger, N.; Eskens, S.; Möller, J.
Interested in diversity: The role of user attitudes, algorithmic feedback loops, and policy in news personalization Journal Article
In: Digital Journalism, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 206-229, 2019.
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McGonagle, T.
De Raad van Europa en online desinformatie: laveren tussen zorgen en zorgplichten? Journal Article
In: Mediaforum, vol. 2018, no. 6, pp. 180-184, 2018.
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nuchterheid geanalyseerd. Is er reden voor zorg en zo ja, welke juridische, politieke en praktische maatregelen heeft de Raad van Europa tot haar beschikking om (online) desinformatie tegen te gaan? Verder wordt ook onderzocht of, en in hoeverre, deze maatregelen hun grondslag vinden in de (negatieve en) positieve verplichtingen van Verdragspartijen bij het EVRM. Het artikel sluit af met een conclusie en enkele aanbevelingen voor het ontmantelen en het terugdringen van online desinformatie.
nuchterheid geanalyseerd. Is er reden voor zorg en zo ja, welke juridische, politieke en praktische maatregelen heeft de Raad van Europa tot haar beschikking om (online) desinformatie tegen te gaan? Verder wordt ook onderzocht of, en in hoeverre, deze maatregelen hun grondslag vinden in de (negatieve en) positieve verplichtingen van Verdragspartijen bij het EVRM. Het artikel sluit af met een conclusie en enkele aanbevelingen voor het ontmantelen en het terugdringen van online desinformatie.
Breemen, J.; Breemen, V.
Kroniek Mediarecht Journal Article
In: KwartaalSignaal Ars Aequi, vol. 149, pp. 8747-8749, 2018.
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Alén-Savikko, A.; Apa, E.; Bassini, M.; Cabrera Blázquez, F.J.; Cunningham, I.; Etteldorf, C.; Granchet, A.; Klimkiewicz, B.; Fahy, R.; Polák, J.; Prosser, T.; Richter, A.; Rodriguez, N.
Media reporting: facts, nothing but facts? Technical Report
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Thurman, N.; Möller, J.; Helberger, N.; Trilling, D.
My Friends, Editors, Algorithms, and I: Examining audience attitudes to news selection Journal Article
In: Digital Journalism, vol. 2018, 2018.
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Arnbak, A.
Draconische Europese censuurwetten geen oplossing voor onwenselijke informatie online Journal Article
In: Het Financieele Dagblad, vol. 2018, 2018.
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McGonagle, T.
Media Law in Ireland Book
2018, ISBN: 9789403500232, (with M. McGonagle & S. McLaughlin, International Encyclopedia of Laws series (IEL), Wolters Kluwer, Alphen aan den Rijn, 2018, 228 pp.).
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Helberger, N.
Challenging Diversity - Social Media Platforms and a New Conception of Media Diversity Book Chapter
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McGonagle, T.
The Council of Europe: Ensuring the Freedom and Independence of Europe's Media Book Chapter
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Möller, C.; McGonagle, T.
Europe's Internet Policies: The Challenge of Maintaining an Open Internet Book Chapter
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van Eijk, N.; Dommering, E.
Rechter gaat voorbij aan regels vertrouwelijkheid Journal Article
In: De Volkskrant, vol. 2018, 2018.
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De uitspraak van de rechter dat journalisten stiekem een gesprek in de fractiekamer van Kamerlid Farid Azarkan mochten opnemen, is slecht nieuws voor de democratie en de journalistiek.
Harambam, J.
Het bannen van Alex Jones is een hypocriete actie van sociale media Journal Article
In: Trouw, 2018.
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Volgenant, O.; McGonagle, T.
Kroniek Persrecht 2017 Journal Article
In: Mediaforum, vol. 2018, no. 3, pp. 67-69, 2018.
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Coche, E.
‘Fake news’ and online disinformation: Case study – Belgium Journal Article
In: 2018.
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Having regard to the possible impact of this type of ‘news’ on democracy, this case study strives to shed light on Belgian politicians and their relation with ‘fake news’. By means of examples, the author argues that they increasingly use the term ‘fake news’ to discredit news media. Moreover, they tend to by-pass traditional media, through their social media accounts, thereby contributing to the emergence of ‘fake news’. The lack of editorial oversight on social media allows for false messages to be spread. In order to propose measures to counter ‘fake news’ in Belgium, the case study provides an overview of different responses that have already been put in place. Besides responses at the EU level (including the Council of Europe), the overview includes governmental responses, news media responses, civil society responses and responses stemming from collaborations with IT companies. Taking account of these measures, various recommendations are proposed in the Conclusion. It is argued that both short and long-term actions should be developed. Having regard to the forthcoming Belgian elections, the former would be necessary and should, inter alia, aim to enhance the transparency of social media platforms. Regarding the latter, it is argued that media literacy measures should be further built upon.
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Möller, J.; Helberger, N.
Beyond the filter bubble: concepts, myths, evidence and issues for future debates Technical Report
2018.
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McGonagle, T.; Coche, E.; Plaizier, C.; Klus, M.
Inventarisatie methodes om “nepnieuws” tegen te gaan Technical Report
2018.
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“Nepnieuws” heeft de laatste tijd veel aandacht gekregen in de media en in het politieke debat. Tegen deze achtergrond en in het licht van de potentiële bedreigingen van “nepnieuws” voor de Nederlandse samenleving is de opdracht voor deze studie gegeven door het ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap. Het doel van dit rapport is om een update te geven over de stand van zaken met betrekking tot het onderwerp “methodes om de verspreiding van nepnieuws tegen te gaan”. Het rapport beantwoordt de volgende vragen: Welke methodes zijn er internationaal bekend om nepnieuws tegen te gaan? Wat is bekend over de effectiviteit van deze methodes? Welke kwalificaties kunnen gemaakt worden over de toepasbaarheid en relevantie van deze onderzoeksresultaten voor de Nederlandse context?
McGonagle, T.; Fahy, R.; Kostić, B.; Klus, M.; Plaizier, C.; Hanhart, M.
Open Journalism: The Road Travelled and the Road Ahead Technical Report
2018, (Vienna, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, 2018.).
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Breemen, J.; Breemen, V.
Kroniek Mediarecht Journal Article
In: KwartaalSignaal Ars Aequi, vol. 147, pp. 8630-8631, 2018, ISSN: 2212-5205-3.
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McGonagle, T.; Voorhoof, D.
Freedom of Expression, the Media and Journalists: Case-law of the European Court of Human Rights Book
2018, (IRIS Themes, Vol. III, 4th edition, Strasbourg: European Audiovisual Observatory, 2017
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McGonagle, T.; Coche, E.; Plaizier, C.; Klus, M.
An inventory of measures to counter "fake news" Technical Report
2018.
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Breemen, J.; Breemen, V.
Kroniek Mediarecht Journal Article
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Kroniek Mediarecht Journal Article
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McGonagle, T.
“Fake news”: False fears or real concerns? Journal Article
In: Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 203-209, 2017.
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‘‘Fake news’’ has become a much-used and much-hyped term in the so-called ‘‘post-truth’’ era that we now live in. It is also much-maligned: it is often blamed for having a disruptive impact on the outcomes of elections and referenda and for skewing democratic public debate, with the 2016 US Presidential elections and Brexit referendum often cited as examples. ‘‘Fake news’’ has also been flagged for fuelling propaganda and ‘‘hate speech’’ and even violence. ‘‘Pizzagate’’ is an infamous example of exceptional circumstances in which a false news story had a central role in a shooting incident. In December 2016, a man in Washington D.C. took it upon himself to ‘‘self-investigate’’
a story (a completely unfounded conspiracy theory) that the Hillary Clinton campaign team was running a paedophile ring from the premises of a pizzeria. Shots were fired and he was arrested and charged with assault and related offences. Given all this bad press, it is perhaps little wonder that ‘‘fake news’’ has become a major preoccupation for international organisations, national law- and policy-makers, the media and media actors, civil society and academia. But what exactly is ‘‘fake news’’ and what is all the fuss about? In addressing these questions, this column will also consider historical and contemporary perspectives on the term and its relationship with human rights.
a story (a completely unfounded conspiracy theory) that the Hillary Clinton campaign team was running a paedophile ring from the premises of a pizzeria. Shots were fired and he was arrested and charged with assault and related offences. Given all this bad press, it is perhaps little wonder that ‘‘fake news’’ has become a major preoccupation for international organisations, national law- and policy-makers, the media and media actors, civil society and academia. But what exactly is ‘‘fake news’’ and what is all the fuss about? In addressing these questions, this column will also consider historical and contemporary perspectives on the term and its relationship with human rights.
Coche, E.
Conference Report of The International Media Law, Policy & Practice Conference 2017 Technical Report
2017.
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Eskens, S.; Helberger, N.; Möller, J.
Challenged by news personalisation: five perspectives on the right to receive information Journal Article
In: Journal of Media Law, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 259-284, 2017.
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Breemen, J.; Breemen, V.
Kroniek Mediarecht Journal Article
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Breemen, J.; Breemen, V.
Kroniek Mediarecht Journal Article
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McGonagle, T.
Conference conclusions Book Chapter
In: Promoting dialogue between the European Court of Human Rights and the media freedom community, pp. 70-95, 2017, (In: Promoting dialogue between the European Court of Human Rights and the media freedom community, Conference e-book, European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)).
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Conference conclusions and reflections Presentation
11.07.2017.
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European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, the Council of Europe and other partners, Strasbourg, 24 March 2017.
Video recording, Part 2, EN, starting at 3.05.20.
Video recording, Part 2, EN, starting at 3.05.20.