Journalism

Widespread precarity and poor pay mean that journalists require significant resources, heightening the risk of class bias.

Ukraine’s independent media navigate the challenge of holding the government accountable without compromising the national interest.

To counter the widely used tactics of divisive speech, progressives need to invest in alternative platforms and bolster quality journalism, moving beyond the outdated ideal of objectivity.

Populist rhetoric, personal favouritism, and the decline of Italy’s fourth estate.

Unionisation, cooperation among independent media, and the push for full independence is strengthening journalism in Europe.

The proposed EU Media Freedom Act represents a positive change of course, but it fails to provide badly needed subsidies to quality news outlets.

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.