An annual global assessment of democratic development, democratic decline and autocratization. The 2026 report analyses democracy through electoral, liberal, participatory, deliberative and egalitarian dimensions and examines global trends, autocratizing/ democratizing countries, freedom of expression, media, civil society, elections and checks and balances.
The 2026 World Press Freedom Index compares press freedom in 180 countries and territories, examining the political, legal, economic, sociocultural and safety conditions in which journalists work. The 2026 edition reports the lowest global average score in the Index’s 25-year history, with 52.2% of countries classified as “difficult” or “very serious.”
An annual global research project by Freedom House assessing internet freedom and digital rights across countries. It examines barriers to access, online censorship and content restrictions, surveillance, privacy, freedom of expression, and the use of digital technologies for civic mobilisation. The 2025 edition covers 72 countries.
A Romanian media-education platform developed by the Centre for Independent Journalism (CJI). It provides educational resources and teacher training focused on critical thinking, media literacy, information verification, disinformation, journalism, freedom of expression, algorithms and responsible participation in the digital environment. The broader programme has been implemented in hundreds of Romanian schools.
A UNESCO handbook providing educators and journalism trainers with a structured approach to understanding and teaching fake news, misinformation, disinformation, information disorder, verification and fact-checking. It contains teaching modules covering topics such as digital/ social-media literacy and verification practices.
A European Parliament study examining how digital participation tools and AI can promote citizen engagement in EU policymaking. It analyses 94 digital participation tools worldwide, examines 11 representative cases in depth, identifies benefits and limitations, and proposes policy options, governance requirements, safeguards and technical approaches for connecting citizens’ voices with institutional decision-making.
A Council of Europe youth study session focused on strengthening young people’s democratic literacy, media participation and digital resilience. It brings together young journalists, content creators, activists and media makers to explore disinformation, digital literacy, AI ethics, civic storytelling and youth participation. The programme includes a Media Literacy Toolkit track, Civic Story Seeds and a […]
A comprehensive educator toolkit designed to help young people understand and use the civic possibilities of digital life. It contains five modules — Participate, Investigate, Dialogue, Voice, and Action — with conversation starters, activities, closing reflections, extension activities and teacher background information.
The Council of Europe Charter on Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education (EDC/HRE) is a policy and educational framework defining democratic citizenship education and human rights education. It promotes knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours that enable learners to exercise democratic rights and responsibilities, value diversity, participate actively in democratic life, and defend human […]
A practical guidance resource on integrating Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) into schools. It explains why digital citizenship matters and provides strategies such as integrating DCE into the curriculum, using real-world scenarios, promoting digital/media literacy, modelling positive online behaviour, involving parents and communities, addressing emotional and social dimensions, and updating school policies.