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The European Journalism Observatory | EJO 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 September 2020, the EJO's English-language website has been managed by the Department of Journalism at City, University of London.

What the history of Argentine television teaches us about the state, market power, and the media? At a time when the fou...
03/08/2026

What the history of Argentine television teaches us about the state, market power, and the media?

At a time when the foundations of democracy are being tested worldwide, it is important to understand the role media systems have played in recent authoritarian pasts. The history of television in Argentina reveals an unusual alliance between market logic and state control. It also illustrates how the government used entertainment as a means to create a sense of social normality.

At a time when the foundations of democracy are being tested worldwide, it is important to understand the role media systems have played in recent authoritarian pasts. The history of television in Argentina reveals an unusual alliance between market logic and state control.

Using can forum theatre help prepare journalism students to interview those facing trauma? In a newly published paper, T...
30/07/2026

Using can forum theatre help prepare journalism students to interview those facing trauma?

In a newly published paper, The Journalist Always Rings Twice? Preparing Journalism Students to Interview Those Caught up in Trauma, Glenda Cooper explores how forum theatre – an approach that uses role-play, performance and discussion to examine real-life situations – can help journalism students better understand the complexities of “death knock” interviews.

Interviewing people caught up in trauma is one of the most challenging tasks journalists may face. How can forum theatre help journalists better prepare interview those facing trauma.

Democratic institutions are faltering—and with them, journalism and the public sphere. Within that context, communicatio...
02/07/2026

Democratic institutions are faltering—and with them, journalism and the public sphere. Within that context, communication studies should not merely observe, but actively participate in reshaping the landscape.

Prof Susanne Fengler reflects on Prof. Dr. Otfried Jarren's (University of Zurich/Free University of Berlin) keynote address on ddressed the role of communication studies in a changing democratic communication society

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Democratic institutions are faltering—and with them, journalism and the public sphere. Within that context, it is important for communication studies to not merely observe, but actively participate in reshaping the landscape.

Can a machine verify the truth? As generative AI becomes increasingly powerful, fact-checkers face a fundamental questio...
26/06/2026

Can a machine verify the truth? As generative AI becomes increasingly powerful, fact-checkers face a fundamental question: How much responsibility can be delegated to algorithms—and where must clear boundaries be drawn?

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Can a machine verify the truth? As generative AI becomes increasingly powerful, fact-checkers face a fundamental question: How much responsibility can be delegated to algorithms—and where must clear boundaries be drawn?

Accessibility is still missing from many newsroom diversity conversations. That failure does not only exclude audiences....
13/05/2026

Accessibility is still missing from many newsroom diversity conversations. That failure does not only exclude audiences. It also weakens journalism itself and limits who gets to produce it.

In this article, Ahmed Riad Younes, a journalist and PhD researcher at City St George’s, University of London, reflects on why inaccessible journalism is simply bad journalism. Ahmed specialises in accessibility for visually impaired journalists and audiences in media organisations, and is the founder of the first Braille magazine in Egypt.

Accessibility is still missing from many newsroom diversity conversations. That failure does not only exclude audiences. It also weakens journalism itself and limits who gets to produce it.

EJO recently caught up with Giang Nguyen about his work at the BBC World Service. Giang is a PhD candidate at City St Ge...
08/05/2026

EJO recently caught up with Giang Nguyen about his work at the BBC World Service. Giang is a PhD candidate at City St George’s, University of London, whose work focuses on trust in the BBC and public engagement through the soft power of the UK in Southeast Asia. Prior to his PhD, Giang served as Editor-in-Chief of the BBC Vietnamese Service in London, among many other roles held previously. In this interview, Giang reflects on how he began his career as a journalist, the many lessons he has learnt along the way, and how all that is inspiring his PhD.

EJO recently spoke with Giang Nguyen about his work at the BBC World Service. Giang is a PhD candidate at City St George’s, University of London, whose work focuses on trust in the BBC and public engagement through the soft power of the UK in Southeast Asia. Prior to his PhD, Giang served as Edito...

As media freedom contracts between the rock of political pressures and the hard place of economic realities, researchers...
20/04/2026

As media freedom contracts between the rock of political pressures and the hard place of economic realities, researchers Beth Pearson and Hayes Mawindi Mabweazara examine lessons from beyond the Western world.

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As media freedom contracts between the rock of political pressures and the hard place of economic realities, with no clear durable solutions on the horizon, in this article, the authors explore lessons learnt from beyond the Western world.

When the world watches footage from the front lines, reads reports from occupied territories, or listens to eyewitness a...
20/04/2026

When the world watches footage from the front lines, reads reports from occupied territories, or listens to eyewitness accounts of tragedies, there is always someone behind the scenes whom the viewer will never see. Fixers — local journalists, translators, coordinators, guides — have become an integral part of modern war journalism, serving as a kind of conduit between the combat zone and the global audience.

Read more: What do fixers actually do?

Fixers — local journalists, translators, coordinators, guides — have become an integral part of modern war journalism, serving as a kind of conduit between the combat zone and the global audience. They know which roads are safer to travel, who to talk to, where to find heroes for a story, and ho...

How do interpret, negotiate, and prioritise universal values? Read our interview with
18/03/2026

How do interpret, negotiate, and prioritise universal values? Read our interview with


Working under various constraints and pressures, journalists often find themselves negotiating between personal convictions, institutional demands, and editorial expectations. In this article, EJO spoke with Birte Leonhardt, a doctoral candidate at the University of Vienna, about her research examin...

In case you missed it: what is a 'good story' in times of war?Read journalist Catalina Gomez's experiences and her views...
02/03/2026

In case you missed it: what is a 'good story' in times of war?

Read journalist Catalina Gomez's experiences and her views on war, Iran, Ukraine, and journalism as a craft of humanity:

The profession of an international reporter is a daily balancing act between risk, ethics, and the right to be heard. Recently, as part of the Lviv Media Forum, journalist Catalina Gomez shared her experiences and her views on war, Iran, Ukraine, and journalism as a craft of humanity.

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