Publication sets out our position on why governments should not break end-to-end encryption (E2EE), widely used to protect dissidents
New report: Breaking encryption is legally and practically unworkable
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CATEGORY: Europe and Central Asia
Freedom of speech needs freedom of thought
A new book has convinced our writer that we should be thinking about how our right to free speech contributes to the public good
Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya among winners of Index on Censorship 2025 Freedom of Expression Awards
The awards celebrate those who have had significant impact fighting censorship anywhere in the world
A warning from Hungary – the BBC must stick to its rules and avoid political pressure
As the BBC in Britain faces a possible multi-billion dollar lawsuit from US president Donald Trump as well as political pressure at home, a Hungarian journalist reminds us of the importance of an impartial public service broadcaster to democracy
History is being written by the AI victors
Erasing inconvenient truths isn’t new but technology is making it so much easier
Is academic freedom at risk in the UK?
Funding and culture conformity is slowing eroding free expression in universities
The week in free expression 31 October – 7 November
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
Hungary: a severely restricted media environment
The Council of Europe’s Platform for the safety of journalists issues statement after members, including Index, visited to meet with media workers, legal experts and civil society representatives
The ethics of AI-generated content and who (or what) is responsible
Index explores the world of Hitler worship, social harms and the welfare of AI assistants
The dissident family challenging Slovakia’s Robert Fico
The Prime Minister is ramping up attacks on international discussion and the media