Journalism

As Vladimir Putin’s regime descends into dictatorship, Russia’s beleaguered independent media are fighting for survival.

Torrential online abuse is reproducing structural inequalities and weakening democracy.

Despite the shrinking space and pressure from governments, some outlets in these countries have proved resilient.

Social media platforms have created a situation where extreme views are amplified and facts are secondary.

Despite the attention on fake news, independent media are being left to survive on their own in the face of hostility and a struggle for revenues.

In a Europe threatened with rising nationalism, trans-European media could present a way to connect people across borders and language barriers.

With the autonomy of the media facing new threats, censorship is a thing of the past.