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The EJO is a network of 13 independent non-profit media research institutes in 11 countries.

The network aims to bridge journalism research and practice in Europe, and to foster professionalism and press freedom. The EJO was established in 2004 as a nonprofit centre for media research based at the Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano. We've since developed into a Europe-wide network of more than a dozen partners (see our website for details of our partners and sponsors). Since Septe

mber 2020, the EJO's English-language website has been managed by the Department of Journalism at City, University of London.

29/07/2025

Amidst recent political and social upheavals, younger journalists in the UK consider roles such as ‘advocating for social change’ and ‘to speak on behalf of the marginalised’ as more important than their older colleagues, according to the report, UK Journalists in the 2020s: Who they are, how they work, and what they think. The findings of the report reveal a generational shift, while traditional values such as objectivity have also been questioned in the face of global challenges.

In this piece, the EJO speaks with Lea Hellmueller, Associate Professor of Journalism and Associate Dean of Research at City St George’s, University of London, who co-authored two chapters of the report.

In light of the recently published report, UK Journalists in the 2020s: Who they are, how they work, and what they think, Lea Hellmueller, Associate Professor of Journalism and Associate Dean of Research at City St George’s, University of London, spoke to us about the journalists changing roles an...

29/07/2025

Part of the PROMPT series, this text examines how the re-run of Romania’s presidential elections continues to be overshadowed by concerns over opaque affiliations, cyberattacks, and coordinated online campaigns. The far right candidate scored 40.96%.

Part of the PROMPT series, this text examines how the re-run of Romania's presidential elections continues to be overshadowed by concerns over opaque affiliations, cyberattacks, and coordinated online campaigns.

08/05/2025

The Conversation UK is an independent source of news analysis and informed comment written by academic experts working with professional journalists. Launched over a decade ago, with City St George’s, University of London, among its founding partners, The Conversation UK is a part of The Conversation International network, made up of 10 editions which operate across 14 countries.

In this article, Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor and Associate Editor of The Conversation UK reflects on the publication’s early days and journey in a changing journalism landscape.

In this article, Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor and Associate Editor of The Conversation UK reflects on the publication’s early days and journey in a changing journalism landscape.

08/05/2025

Media professionals consider the fight against disinformation as one of the most important challenges to their work. Citizens expect media professionals not only to be a source of trusted and verified information, but also to protect the public from the influence of disinformation. Even more, transformation in disinformation strategies and techniques have changed the way journalists process information, pushing them to adapt and adopt new working methods.

Against this background, PROMPT employs AI-driven methods to create a disinformation detection and contextualisation arsenal for journalists and activists.

This article explores how PROMPT employs AI-driven methods to create a disinformation detection and contextualisation arsenal for journalists and activists. 

08/05/2025

In 2025, Germany was facing a crucial federal election in the midst of a tense political climate following the dissolution of the coalition government. The election campaign was increasingly characterised by targeted disinformation campaigns, often spread via social media and sometimes by political actors themselves. What are the mechanisms behind this? How can journalists counter it? And what responsibility do platforms and regulatory authorities bear?

In this interview, Christina Elmer, Professor of Digital Journalism and Data Journalism at the Technical University of Dortmund, experienced data journalist and co-coordinator of GADMO (German Austrian Digital Media Observatory), speaks with Merle van Berkum about the challenges of the digital information landscape and the effectiveness of fact-checking initiatives and regulatory efforts at the European level. She highlights areas where progress has been made, and where the media, platforms, and politics need to take stronger countermeasures.

Christina Elmer, Professor of Digital Journalism and Data Journalism at the Technical University of Dortmund speaks about the challenges of the digital information landscape and the effectiveness of fact-checking initiatives and regulatory efforts at the European level.

08/05/2025

Bridging media landscapes: reflections on the AMAZE programme and lessons for Ghanaian

Rainbow Sackey reflects on participating in the AMAZE programme, which helps early-career African journalism educators learn about European and German media through educational experiences.

08/05/2025

For 20 years, the European Journalism Observatory (EJO) has been reporting on current developments in journalism research and the media landscapes of Europe. This makes it one of the most sustainable projects designed to help increase the visibility of journalism research across Europe. On the occasion of this anniversary, the founder of the EJO, Stephan Russ-Mohl, and some of the editors reflected on the original idea of the project and how the network and the media landscapes of the partner countries have changed since then.

As the European Journalism Observatory celebrates 20 years, multiple teams look back on EJO's journey and what lies ahead.

08/05/2025

Investigative journalist Jelena Cosic has been involved in major research projects ranging from the Pandora Papers to the FinCEN Files. She is also the training director of the International Consortium for Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). In an interview with EJO, she provides insights into the work of cross-border research teams and explains how seemingly disparate people and practices are often connected.

In an interview with EJO, Jelena Cosic, investigative journalist and training director of the International Consortium for Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), provides insights into the work of cross-border research teams and explains how seemingly disparate people and practices are often connected.

08/05/2025

Headlines have always been an important tool in journalism. In print media, it serves as a short summary of the story, and in the digital age, headlines have become a key factor in engaging the audience. Readers view headlines five times more often than the main text, making them the most influential element of a news story. At the same time, clickbait, as one of the most popular tools in digital media, often undermines readers’ trust. Emotional “hooks” and sensationalism in AI headlines are effective in attracting attention, but can lead to the spread of misinformation. In contrast, headlines created by journalists are more trustworthy due to a deeper understanding of the context and adherence to ethical standards.

Headlines have always been an important tool in journalism. In this article, the researcher examines the success of AI in creating headlines, and its impact for journalism.

09/01/2025

Even though has emerged as the key global challenge, and climate coverage is at the top of the ’s agenda in many countries, it is not a consistent part of education across continents yet.

In a recent exploratory study, jointly conducted by the European Journalism Observatory (EJO) and the African Journalism Educators Network (AJEN), 2/3 of international journalism educators responding said their institutes do not offer courses on how to cover climate change.

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In a recent exploratory study, jointly conducted by the European Journalism Observatory (EJO) and the African Journalism Educators Network (AJEN), 2/3 of international journalism educators responding said their institutes do not offer courses on how to cover climate change.

30/05/2024

Conflicts in and , described as ‘the world’s worst ’ and ‘the deadliest war of the 21st century’, were barely covered by mainstream media in some European countries, study shows. 👇

https://en.ejo.ch/latest-stories/study-shows-european-mainstream-media-ignore-humanitarian-crises-in-the-global-south

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Major conflicts in Yemen and Ethiopia were barely covered by mainstream media in some European countries, study shows.

18/04/2024

Interview: How a summer school is sowing seeds for strong independent journalism in Russia 👇

EJO speaks with the founder of the Boris Nemtsov Foundation about her efforts to support independent journalism in Russia.

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