Study on putting in practice by Member States of the recommendation on the protection, safety and empowerment of journalists : final report

This Study supports the European Commission in understanding how European Union Member States have implemented Recommendation 2021/1534 on the protection, safety, and empowerment of journalists. Specifically, this Study offers an overview of the current safety situation within the European Union before offering a comparative analysis of relevant initiatives identified in EU Member States aimed at implementing or contributing to the Recommendation. To achieve this, the Study mapped relevant initiatives implemented in EU Member States and compiled them into 27 Country Factsheets. These factsheets provide an overview of the measures implemented in line with the Recommendation by Member States. The information was gathered using a mix of data collection methods, including desk research, targeted surveys, interviews, case studies, and workshop. Based on this comparative analysis, the Study draws conclusions on the state of the art of the Recommendation's implementation within EU Member States. Furthermore, the Study proposes a monitoring system to support the Commission in monitoring the ongoing implementation of the Recommendation through a dedicated set of indicators.