Hundreds of journalists have been forced into exile, escaping war, destruction, attacks and death threats; many of them choose Germany as their second home. Exiled from their homelands they face numerous obstacles (bureaucracy, language barriers, lack of social capital, cultural differences, unemployment, etc.) How can exiled journalists contribute to the news and serve the public […]

Around the world, quality journalism is being challenged from all sides. The economic crisis, fuelled by rapid digital change, is putting pressure on traditional media. Connected with the rise of social media, trust in professional journalism is in decline. Moreover, political pressures are restricting freedom of expression in an increasing number of countries. What are […]

How can we cover terrorism without giving too much power to the perpetrators? Are some news media narratives fueling terrorist attacks? Do we need strict reporting guidelines about terrorism in the news? Best practices and challenges. Watch the discussion from the panel session “Terrorism & news media: publishing news, publicizing terrorism” held on May 20, […]

As information, opinions and propaganda are increasingly intertwined on social and other media, have quality information and news lost value for our audiences? Can broadcast media build audiences, who cherish quality, in-depth journalism and develop the skills needed to recognize it? Are we successful in disseminating the values of public-interest journalism? Watch the discussion from […]