The EU is taking practical measures to protect media freedom. Now we need theory.
How to ensure that media autonomy can be protected from new control measures? What is needed, says Dr Tambini, is a common underlying theory. Read More …
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2023
As we mark World Press Freedom Day today, the research team of the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF) acknowledges the critical role that a free and independent media plays in upholding democracy and stresses the need to promote a safe working environment for journalists and media professionals. Read More …
Applications are open for the Local Media for Democracy grant programme
The new grant programme Local Media for Democracy is launched today: a pilot media funding scheme that will inject €1.200.000 financial support to local, regional and community media. Read More …
What are “news deserts” in Europe?
What are “news deserts” in Europe? Our researchers developed a definition for a new project aimed at supporting struggling local, regional and community media. Read More …
Considerazioni su Media Freedom Act
Carlo Bartoli, presidente del Consiglio nazionale dell’Ordine dei giornalisti, condivide le sue considerazioni sul Media Freedom Act proposto dalla Commissione Europea. Read More …
The CMPF stresses the urgency of tackling underrepresentation of women in the media
To mark International Women’s Day, the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom calls for more vigorous action to improve the representation of women in the media sector. Read More …
Breaking the filter bubbles: recommendations to promote pluralism online
A series of recommendations on the pluralism of curation and indexing algorithms, to the attention of States and digital platforms. Read More …
New podcast – Media Freedom Act: how to fix media plurality
Professor Elda Brogi, Scientific Coordinator at the CMPF, speaks in the last episode of the Media Lab Series curated by Information Labs. Read More …
Media Freedom Act: Elda Brogi gives testimony at the European Parliament
Professor Elda Brogi took part in a public hearing organised by the Committee on Culture and Education at the European Parliament. Read More …
New podcast – Media Freedom Act: how to fix the media privilege
Dr Iva Nenadic speaks about the Media Freedom Act and how to correct the media exemption in Article 17 to prevent abuse by bad actors. Read More …