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Targeted consultation on the Recommendation on the protection, safety and empowerment of journalists and other media professionals OVERVIEW OF CONSULTATION The European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT) is monitoring how Member States are implementing the Recommendation on the protection, safety and empowerment of journalists and other media professionals adopted on the 16.09.2021 and is considering to propose a coherent monitoring and reporting system to Member States. It has appointed a Consortium including Intellera Consulting, PwC and Open Evidence to collect relevant views of stakeholders for an impact assessment on this initiative. The objective of this targeted consultation is to allow stakeholders/experts in the field to express their views on the current state of play of the application and monitoring of the Recommendation. PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTATION This questionnaire is part of the targeted consultation activities for the Study on putting in practice by Member States of the recommendation on the protection, safety and empowerment of journalists and other media professionals. It seeks your views on the current implementation of the Recommendations through initiatives, measures and/or actions adopted by Member States. It also seeks to collect quantitative data and metrics to help the Commission evaluate how these initiatives, measures and/or actions are currently monitored at the National level. The responses will help identify a coherent monitoring and reporting system for Member States. This questionnaire targets National Authorities. You are invited to reply on behalf of your organisation . The replies will only be used for the purposes of the support Study and the internal work of the Commission. Access to your personal data is provided to the Commission staff responsible for carrying out this processing operation and to authorised staff according to the “need to know” principle. Such staff abide by statutory, and when required, additional confidentiality agreements. If you wish to provide information which you consider to be confidential, please feel free to contact the contractors to discuss any such concerns (to ensure the quickest response, please send your request to all three of the following email addresses: [email protected] , [email protected] , and [email protected] ). Please note that questions are not mandatory. At the end of each area of the Recommendation (i.e., each page), you will have the opportunity to upload any documents that you think could be useful for this study. PERSONAL DATA AND PRIVACY STATEMENT DG CNECT Privacy Statement PwC Global Privacy Notice About you Name ________________________________________________________________ Surname ________________________________________________________________ Name of your organisation / administration ________________________________________________________________ Role in your organisation ________________________________________________________________ Email contact ________________________________________________________________ Phone number (please include international prefix) ________________________________________________________________ Could we contact you at a later stage of our Study to gather additional information? Yes, I can be contacted No, I don't want to be contacted Which of the following stakeholder groups better represent your organisation /administration? Ministries/National Contact Point Law enforcement authorities (i.e., police, security forces) Cybersecurity bodies (i.e., CSIRT) Media Regulatory authorities Media self-regulatory bodies Other If you selected 'Other' in the previous question, please specify. ________________________________________________________________ In which country is your organisation located? Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Republic of Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Europe Worldwide If you selected 'Worldwide' in the previous question, please specify. ________________________________________________________________ National Policy Framework How was the Recommendation or parts of it implemented in your country? Measures implemented through a legislative/regulatory/administrative act Adoption of a dedicated action plan Adoption of specific measures addressing specific recommendations Inclusion in wider strategies and/or programmes Measures implemented through a Memorandum of Understanding or guidelines The Recommendation was not implemented Measures on the protection of journalists Other If you selected 'Other', please specify. ________________________________________________________________ Can you share with us any relevant document regarding the implementation of the Recommendation in your Member State, such as legislative documents? Are the following elements included? Specific objectives Concrete measures/actions to reach the objectives Clear definition of roles and responsibilities of the different actors Clear commitment of key actors Definition of decision-making structures Indicators to monitor the progress of the specific actions Dedicated budget line/funding Do you monitor the progress of the implementation of the Recommendation? Yes, we monitor the progress through a monitoring system Not yet, but we are currently developing a monitoring system No, we don’t monitor the progress of the Recommendation Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) for their measurement? ________________________________________________________________ Do you share the result of the monitoring? Yes, for external use (communication with general public) Yes, only with the administration in charge of the implementation of the Recommendation With the Administration and all stakeholders active in the activities Yes, with the European Commission No, we keep these results confidential Did you encounter any issue in monitoring the implementation of the Recommendation? Yes No Which kind of issues did you encounter? Lack of data Weakness of the monitoring tools Lack of time to effectively monitor the Recommendation Low stakeholder engagement Other (specify) Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information or document regarding the implementation of the measure? General recommendations Which aspect(s) of the general recommendations are implemented in your country? Effective and impartial investigation and prosecution of criminal acts Cooperation between law enforcement authorities, journalists and journalists’ associations Independent response and support mechanisms Access to venue and sources of information Training Economic and social protection None of the above Effective and impartial investigation measures Measures or initiatives to investigate and prosecute acts against journalists, making full use of existing legislation Which kind of measures, or initiatives, are implemented by the Member State to ensure the full use of existing legislation to ensure criminal acts against journalists are timely addressed by the legislation in an impartial, independent, transparent and effective manner? Introduction of coercive legislative measures to ensure the full use of existing legislation Creation of a dedicated working group ensuring the monitoring of the use of existing legislation Awareness rising campaigns Other Please Specify ________________________________________________________________ Who are the main actors involved in the implementation of this measure/initiative? Public authorities Media outlets Online platforms Associations of journalists Trade Union for journalists Self-regulatory bodies Civil society associations and NGOs Others If 'Others', please specify. ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Sharing information, expertise and best practices with other Member States Do you cooperate with other Member States and other international institutions to share expertise and best practices on cases related to the safety of journalists? Yes No Does your Member State assess the progress of the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member state assess the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any relevant document with us? Cooperation between law enforcement authorities, journalists and associations Setting-up coordination centres and/or protocols of cooperation Did your country set-up coordination centres and/or protocols of cooperation between representatives of the police forces and security services, the judiciary, local public authorities and media bodies? Yes No If yes, please describe ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State monitor the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State assess the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Personal protection measures for journalists Does your country provide timely and effective personal protection to journalists and other media professionals whose safety is under credible risk of physical attack linked to their work? Yes No If yes, please describe ________________________________________________________________ Does the personal protection also cover close relatives? Yes No Did your country introduce particular solutions regarding the protection of female journalists or journalists belonging to minority groups? ________________________________________________________________ Who are the main actors involved in the implementation of this measure/initiative? Public authorities other than law enforcement authorities Media outlets Online platforms Associations of journalists Trade Union for Journalists Self-regulatory bodies Civil society associations and NGOs Law enforcement authorities Others Please specify the actors ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State monitor the measure or the iniatives Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State asses the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any relevant document with us? Independent response and support mechanisms Did your country introduce new measures or initiatives, following the adoption of the Recommendation, to establish specialist support services (i.e., rapid response mechanisms) for journalists facing threats? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ What type of support services does it provide? Legal Advice Physchological support Shelter for journalists Other services If 'Other services', please specify ________________________________________________________________ Who are the main actors involved in the implementation of this measure/initiative? Public authorities (please specify) Media outlets (please specify) Online platforms (please specify) Associations of journalists (please specify) Trade Union for journalists (please specify) Self-regulatory bodies (please specify) Civil society associations and NGos (please specify) Others (please specify) Specify ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Does the specialist support service act as a contact point? Yes No Do the contact points provide support to journalists and newsrooms to deal with online threats and harassments? Yes No Is the provided support for online threats tailored to any of the following reasons? Please tick all the options that apply: Gender Sexual orientation Ethnic or social origin Other grounds listed in Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Are the specialist support services free of charge? Yes No How do you inform journalists and other media professionals of the available contact points and support services? ________________________________________________________________ Did the support mechanism establish a dedicated website? Yes No If yes, could you share the link with us? ________________________________________________________________ Are the contact points and support services accessible for persons with disabilities? Yes No Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any relevant document with us? Access to venues and sources of information Measures or initiatives to ensure that journalists obtain access to documents and other information held by public authorities and bodies Did your country introduce new measures or initiatives, following the adoption of the Recommendation, to ensure that journalists can obtain access to documents and other information held by public authorities and bodies? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State have any established rules on the use of accreditation procedures? Yes No Please specify under which circumstances your Member State uses them ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State impose strict formal conditions in relation to press cards and other documents utilised to confirm the professional status of a journalists? Yes No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State monitor the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State asses the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any relevant document with us? Training Training modules for law enforcement authorities, judges and prosecutors, or relevant authorities involved in digital safety Did your country introduce new training modules, following the adoption of the Recommendation, on preventing and combating violence and harassment against journalists and other media professionals for law enforcement authorities, judges and prosecutors, or relevant authorities involved in digital safety? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Are these modules stand-alone or part of wider training courses? Yes, they are stand alone No, they are part of a wider training course Can you briefly describe the content of the modules and its key objectives? ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State monitor the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State asses the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Supporting training modules provided by self-regulatory bodies, associations of journalists and industry representatives Do you support training modules organised by self-regulatory bodies, journalists’ associations and industry representatives in the media sector? Yes No Please could you indicate which of the following stakeholders are you supporting with their trainings. Please tick all that apply: Media self-regulatory bodies Association of journalists Media companies Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ What type of support do you provide? Funding Expertise Other If 'Other' please specify ________________________________________________________________ Are the training modules organised addressing the following topics (tick all that apply) Violence and harassment against minorities Violence and harassment against women Gender equality Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ In-house training provided by media companies Do you support training modules organised by media companies for journalists to manage emergency situation? Yes No What type of support do you provide? Funding Expertise Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Does the in-house training supported includes: (tick all that apply) Procedures on managing emergency situations (physical) Procedures on managing emergency situations (online) Internal risk analysis and protocols for journalists and media professionals working in their organisation Other, please specify Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Is the training provided accessible for people with disabilities? Yes No Can you please provide the contact details of media companies that have been supported? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any relevant document with us? Economic and social protection Access social protection and other practical support measures. Did your country introduce new measures or initiatives, following the adoption of the Recommendation, to ensure accessibility to formal and effective social protection or other practical support measures for journalists and other media professionals? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Does the initiative include also journalists and other media professionals in non-standard forms of employment (i.e., freelance journalists)? Yes No Could you indicate which of the following aspects does journalists and other media actors’ social protection cover? Unemployment benefits Sickness and healthcare benefits Maternity and equivalent paternity benefits Invalidity benefits Old-age benefits and survivors’ benefits Benefits in respect of accidents at work and occupational diseases Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State monitor the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State asses the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure and share any relevant document with us? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any relevant document with us? Specific recommendations on the protection and safety of journalists during protests and demonstrations Which of the following aspects of the Recommendation are covered by initiatives and measures introduced in your Member State? Role of journalists during protests and demonstrations Standard operating procedures and risk mitigation strategies Communication between journalists and law enforcement authorities before and during protests and demonstrations Methods of visual identification of journalists during protests and demonstrations Regular dialogue and reporting None of the above Role of journalists during protests and demonstrations Did your country introduce new measures or initiatives, following the adoption of the Recommendation, to: Recognise the role of journalists during their coverage of public gatherings, protests and demonstrations Ensure that journalists and other media professionals are able to operate safely and without restrictions during such events Are these measures: Introduced after the adoption of the Recommendation, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State monitor the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State asses the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Which kind of indicators do you use or expect to use to monitor these trainings? Number of training courses implemented Number of officers involved in such courses Request of feedbacks from courses participants (online questionnaire to participants after the training course) Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Have you implemented other initiatives to improve the capacity of law enforcement agencies to guarantee security? Yes No Please describe ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Standard operating procedures and risk mitigation strategies Did your country introduce new standard operating procedures and mitigation strategies with national law enforcement agencies, after the adoption of the Recommendation? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Could you indicate whether any of the following actors were consulted and involved to identify areas of risk? Representatives of journalists Media self-regulatory bodies Civil society representatives Media companies Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Could you briefly describe the measure or initiative and its rationale behind? ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State monitor the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State asses the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Communication between journalists and law enforcement authorities before and during protests and demonstrations Has your Member State appointed a liaison officer to ensure effective communication between journalists and law enforcement bodies during protests and demonstrations? Yes No Do the liaison officers inform journalists and other media professionals about potential risks, in advance of planned protests or demonstrations? Yes No What other actions and initiatives are in place to ensure effective communication between journalists and law enforcement authorities before, and during, protests and demonstrations? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Methods of visual identification of journalists during protests and demonstrations Did your country introduce, after the adoption of the Recommendation, agreed methods with representatives of journalists and media self-regulatory bodies on effective and appropriate methods for the identification of journalists during protests and demonstrations? Yes No If yes, Please describe such methods ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Regular dialogue and reporting Do law enforcement authorities produce reports on actions taken to ensure safety of journalists during protests and demonstration? Yes No Are these reports publicly available? Yes No Can you share these report s ? Are there any other type of activities implemented to ensure the continuous and regular exchange of views between law enforcement forces and journalists association? Yes No Please describe ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding these reports? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Specific Recommendations of ensuring online safety and digital empowerment Which aspect(s) of the recommendation are covered? Cooperation with public authorities and industry Cooperation with online platforms and civil society Protection against online surveillance None of the above Cooperation with public authorities and industry Did your country establish dedicated working groups, since the adoption of the Recommendation, specialised in collecting information and best practices related to the prevention of online attacks and threats to journalists? Yes, we introduced new measures No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Could you please share with us identified best practices related to the prevention of online attacks and threats to journalist? ________________________________________________________________ Does your country produce regular reports on the main findings emerging from these working groups, assessing the effectiveness of measures adopted to tackle cyber-attacks on journalists? Yes No Can you share it with us? Does this report integrate a specific focus on: Situation of female journalists Journalists belonging to minority groups Journalists reporting on equality issues Other None of the above Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Did your country introduce measures or initiatives to promote cyber-awareness and digital skills among journalists? Yes No Please describe ________________________________________________________________ Are you aware of the adoption of self-protection measures by journalists following this actions? Yes No Do you want to share any additional information, or documents, regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Cooperation with online platforms and civil society Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to foster a digital environment that prevents the use of online services to attack journalists, in particular by developing strategies to address orchestrated attacks? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Does your country encourage online service providers to increase transparency on measures implemented to address specific threats to journalists? Yes No Please describe ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Protection against online surveillance Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to ensure full implementation of EU and national legal frameworks on confidentiality of communications and online privacy to guarantee that journalists and other media professionals are not subject to illegal online tracking or surveillance? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Did you r country, in particular your National Computer Security Incident Response Teams, develop and disseminate guidelines regarding the cyber hygiene for journalists, since the adoption of the Recommendation? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Does your country provide assistance to journalists who seek to determine whether their devices or online accounts have been compromised, in obtaining the services of reputable cybersecurity forensic investigators? Yes No Please describe ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information, or document, regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Specific additional recommendations to empower and protect female journalists and those belonging to minority groups or reporting on equality Which aspect(s) of the recommendation are covered? Empowering female journalists, journalists belonging to minority groups and those reporting on equality issues Transparency and reporting Equality and inclusion in the media industry Awareness raising campaigns and provisions of information None of the above Empowering female journalists, journalists belonging to minority groups and those reporting on equality issues Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to support projects aiming at empowering female journalists Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to support projects aiming at empowering journalists belonging to minority groups? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to support projects aiming at empowering journalists reporting on equality issues? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ When implementing these measures or initiatives, are you supported by: Civil society Academia Media Bodies Media industry None Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State monitor the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State asses the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Transparency and reporting Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to improve transparency in reporting and data collection on attacks and discrimination against female journalists? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Do national equality bodies report on the situation of attacks and discrimination against female journalists? Yes No How do national equality bodies report on this situation? Regular Reports Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Would you like to share relevant document? Would you like to share additional information? ________________________________________________________________ Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to improve transparency in reporting and data collection on attacks and discrimination against journalists belonging to minority groups? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Would you like to share relevant document? Would you like to share additional information? ________________________________________________________________ Do national equality bodies report on the situation of attacks and discrimination against journalists belonging to minority groups? Yes No How do national equality bodies report on this situation? Regular Reports Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to improve transparency in reporting and data collection on attacks and discrimination against those reporting on equality issues? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Do national equality bodies report on the situation of attacks and discrimination against those reporting on equality issues? Yes No How do national equality bodies report on this situation? Regular Reports Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Does your Member State monitor the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State asses the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Equality and inclusion in the media industry Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to promote and support action to foster equality and inclusion in the media industry and in newsrooms? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please describe ________________________________________________________________ Did your country introduce regular dialogues with the representatives of journalists and media self-regulatory bodies, to promote equality and inclusion in newsrooms and media management positions, since the adoption of the Recommendation? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but some a new legislative framework is in discussion No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Did your country introduce support mechanisms regarding categories which may be subject to all forms of harassment and violence? Female journalists Journalists belonging to minority groups Journalists reporting on equality issues Other Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Are you aware of the adoption of collective agreements aimed at addressing these issues? Yes, we are aware of the adoption of at least one collective agreement addressing these issues Yes, we are aware of the preparation of a collective agreement addressing these issues No, we are not aware of such initiative Does your Member State monitor the measure or the initiative? Yes, we currently have a monitoring system Not yet, but we are developing a monitoring system No Does your Member State asses the measures based on the monitoring system? Yes No Could you describe the indicators used (or expected to be used) to monitor the measure or initiative? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Awareness raising campaigns and provisions of information Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to support actions, including those of civil society organisations , aimed at raising awareness and organising campaigns on preventing and combatting violence and harassment against female journalists? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to support actions, including those of civil society organisations , aimed at raising awareness and organising campaigns on preventing and combatting violence and harassment against journalists belonging to minority groups? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Did your country introduce measures or initiatives, since the adoption of the Recommendation, to support actions, including those of civil society organisations , aimed at raising awareness and organising campaigns on preventing and combatting violence and harassment against those reporting on equality issues? Yes, we introduced new measures, please specify No, the legislative framework was already in line with the Recommendation, please specify Not yet, but a new legislative framework is in discussion, please specify No Please specify ________________________________________________________________ Does your country provide information on how to seek assistance and support to female journalists, journalists belonging to minority groups and those reporting on equality issues? Yes No Please describe ________________________________________________________________ Since the introduction of this support mechanism, how many requests did your country receive from journalists looking for assistance? Less than 20 From 20 to 40 From 40 to 50 More than 50 Does your country support initiatives geared at exchanging best practices among news media organisations , with the goal of developing efficient equality policies? Yes No Please describe ________________________________________________________________ Could you share with us some good practices identified? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any additional information regarding the implementation of the measure? ________________________________________________________________ Do you want to share any document? Saatja: "IT cns_journalistprotection MBX (IT)" <[email protected]> Teema: Recommendation on the protection, safety and empowerment of journalists – online survey still open! Kuupäev: 2023-08-08 09:00 Dear Sir/Madam, I am contacting you on behalf of the European Commission (EC) to kindly remind you that there is an open online survey where your contribution is needed. The survey concerns the implementation of the Recommendation on the protection, safety, and empowerment of journalists. The survey has been launched in the context of a study conducted by external evaluators (Intellera Consulting, PwC and Open Evidence) which will provide the Commission with valuable information on the state of the implementation of the Recommendation at the national level. To participate in consultation, please click <https://survey.pwc.com/jfe/form/SV_9takrZT1gl49Tvg> on this link. The deadline to complete the survey is the 8th of September. However, submitting the survey in advance will help the study team in the analysis of the responses. Your contribution will be essential to gather relevant information for the Study. If you have any questions about the study, please do not hesitate to contact the project manager Danilo Bianchini ( <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]). Thank you for your collaboration. 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