25 local media and journalist groups awarded half a million to improve local reporting
The Local Media for Democracy project grants funds to 25 small media outlets and freelance journalist groups to help them mitigate news deserts. Read More …
Tag: media pluralism
The UK media landscape in 2022: traditional press under strain, digital media in quest of effective models
New report examines the current state of media pluralism in the United Kingdom using the Media Pluralism Monitor tool. Read More …
Online threats and harassment against women journalists are on the rise
Research Associate Mária Žuffová tackles the attacks and threats against women journalists based on the Media Pluralism Monitor2023 findings Read More …
Why news media need article 17 of the European Media Freedom Act
This blogpost analyses article 17 of the European Media Freedom Act and discusses the proposal for a so called ‘media privilege’. Read More …
New report on European media: Local journalists often face tougher conditions than national or international peers
The latest CMPF study on local and community media in Europe examines the types of subnational media and shows local journalists face tougher work conditions. Read More …
Why EU Member States with low risks to media pluralism are so reluctant to support the European Media Freedom Act
This blog post seeks to explain why the positions of Member States that perform well in terms of media freedom and pluralism are so diverging regarding the EMFA. Read More …
New study | The European Media Freedom Act: media freedom, freedom of expression and pluralism
In this study, CMPF researchers provide a detailed analysis of the European Media Freedom Act as well as further policy recommendations. Read More …
2023 Media Pluralism Monitor reveals alarming prevalence of risks for media pluralism in all European countries
Now in its 10th year, the Media Pluralism Monitor remains 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 …