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Trends in Chinese reporting on the European Union: Xinhua's coverage of EU affairs, 2012-2021
The main Chinese news service, Xinhua, has steadily expanded its coverage on the European Union over the past decade. The main challenges facing the Union have featured strongly, from the refugee crisis to Brexit to the impact of Covid 19. The tone of the coverage in this period has been neutral, rather than negative, and has not become more critical during the pandemic. Internal EU policies are often put in a favourable light, although internal divisions also feature in Xinhua's reporting. Xinhua ...
New framework for fisheries data collection
In March, the Parliament is due to vote at first reading on a proposal to update the framework for gathering and managing fisheries data in the EU. The new rules are intended to align this framework with the requirements of the reformed common fisheries policy (CFP), and to simplify the existing system.
Russian media – under state control
Media freedom in Russia peaked in the 1990s after censorship was abolished in 1988. However, since then the country has fallen to the bottom of the international league tables compiled by NGOs Freedom House and Reporters without Borders. There has been a sharp deterioration over the last few years, with restrictive new legislation and repression of the few dissenting voices left.
Turkey 2014: Work in progress
2014 got off to a seemingly good start: then Prime Minister, and current President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared it the 'Year of the European Union', demonstrating Ankara's commitment to its EU path. However, several challenges strained Turkey's ties to the EU over the course of the year. Accordingly, the Commission's 2014 progress report highlights various political concerns.
Modelos de acceso públicos y comerciales en la era digital
Este informe proporciona una descripción general del estado y la posible evolución del suministro de contenidos al público en general en Europa, incluyendo la experiencia del sector público y proveedores comerciales. Sobre la base de los problemas y motivos identificados, se realiza una serie de recomendaciones para responder a los desafíos de la era digital en materia de acceso a los contenidos en Europa.
Informing European Citizens?
Evaluation of Information and Awareness-Raising Strategy on European Integration in Poland
The report analyses and evaluates the informational, educational, and promotional 'Euro-initiatives' being launched in Poland. It describes activities which will raise the level of awareness in Polish society as regards European integration and build up support for Poland’s accession to the European Union. These activities were taken up by various institutions, such as governmental and non-governmental organisations, Church, trade unions, colleges and universities, and the media. They were financed ...