Media

As conspiracy theories and misinformation gain legitimacy in public discourse and spread online, activists in Bulgaria come under fire.

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.

The “Greta effect” reveals a great deal about exclusion-inclusion mechanisms in media and discourse. An intersectional approach has more to offer.

The deep cracks unveiled by the yellow jacket protests in France reflect democratic institutions that have been steadily undermined. Julia Cagé discusses what it might take to fix them.

With accessible, quality information ever harder to come by, we look at the trends transforming the European media landscape today and the implications for democracy.

A panel of journalists from alternative left-wing media outlets across Europe discuss trails and successes in today’s challenging media landscape.

In Central and Eastern Europe, vested interests are increasingly monopolising media and information to cement control and influence over opinions.

In Viktor Orbán’s self-styled illiberal democracy, power is maintained through patronage and cronyism built around public jobs and EU money.

A story of internet freedom and activism in a world where the EU’s copyright proposals are law, and are enforced to terrifying effect.