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Reference - the European Independent Media Circle
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Reference is a self-organised, pan-European network of independent public-interest media. Currently being incubated by
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Looking ahead: the 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 sets the foundation for a 2025 whitepaper.

The whitepaper will present recommendations to funders and policymakers to bolster independent media and ensure their role in supporting democracy.

📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: t.ly/apcW1
November 29, 2024 at 11:42 AM
This report is part of the 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, a collaborative effort involving independent media organizations.

The project aims to strengthen public interest media and foster more effective support across Europe.

Read more about the project here: t.ly/Ue0p3
The Journalism Value Report: Mapping the State of Public Interest Journalism in Europe
The Journalism Value Report published today shows how important the European independent public interest media are for investigative journalism. The report is based on answers from 174 newsrooms from ...
t.ly
November 29, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Key findings:

🕵️ Two-thirds of newsrooms prioritize investigative journalism.
💰 Local media face significant financial challenges, with many relying on less than six months of operational funding.
📊 Core funding and capacity-building programs are vital to sustainability.
November 29, 2024 at 11:42 AM