Silencing Voices in Italy: The Erosion of Media Freedom Report Italy's media is in crisis, battling legal onslaughts and facing a surge of censorship one year after the establishment of the far-right government led by Giorgia Meloni. By Sielke Kelner
Media consumption, trust in the media, and recognizing fake news in Hungary Analysis A recent opinion poll by 21 Research Centre investigated how Hungarian people perceive different media outlets in the country and how they access political information. By 21 Research Center
Journalism in Ukraine: When the war is not only informational Report The once lively scene of local and national Ukrainian media is threatened by the brutal Russian invasion and occupation. War has changed the work of journalists and media business models are under threat. By Inna Nelles
In the Name of National Security: How Spyware Threatens the EU’s Democratic Foundations Interview The use of spyware against journalists in the EU is alarming. Saskia Bricmont explains how severe the threat is, who the perpetrators are and their intentions. By Saskia Bricmont , Claudia Rothe and Georg McCutcheon
Press and Media Freedom in Europe Focus topic An independent press and a diverse media landscape form the backbone of a liberal democracy. However, especially in Europe and in the EU, these cornerstones of democratic order are increasingly coming under pressure.
What will Happen if I Use my Voice? Interview Gendered disinformation online silences women in the public sphere. The disinformation and democratization expert Nina Jankowicz explains how. By Nina Jankowicz , Claudia Rothe and Georg McCutcheon
The spectacle of press freedom in Central Europe Report Countries such as Poland or Hungary frequently face criticism for a lack of media freedom. Their governments dispute that they oppose critical media. Yet, restrictions on media freedom come in many shapes and sizes. By Konrad Bleyer-Simon
A State of Absolute Solitude Report Tasos Telloglou reports on the surveillance of journalists and politicians, the violation of telecommunications secrecy and his research into spyware. By Tasos Telloglou
Cascading risks to media pluralism and a European approach to tackle them Background The media systems of Europe are facing challenges from multiple directions. Elda Brogi explains the European approach to tackle them. By Elda Brogi
