Jonáš Syrovátka • October 10, 2026
In recent years, a considerable body of books, articles, and other writings has sought to make sense of a rapidly changing world and the resurgence of far-right political movements. Among these is End Times Fascism…
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Cerasel Cuteanu • August 22, 2026
Nearly four decades after the fall of Communism, Romania is still asking whether it ever truly escaped Moscow’s grip. A former military prosecutor argues that the worldview of the old establishment never…
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Robert Nemeth • June 18, 2026
The landslide defeat of Viktor Orbán marks a turning point not only in Hungarian politics but also in the country’s media landscape. Yet the path from political change to genuine media freedom is not guaranteed.
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Pius Fozan • August 17, 2025
In September, I will begin my journalism traineeship.
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Robert Nemeth • August 2, 2025
Can small, local independent media thrive in an authoritarian environment? A multiple-year-long funding programme revealed that upscaling small outlets can deliver results, but only when paired with strong internal…
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Cerasel Cuteanu • April 24, 2025
A businessman from the world of transport briefly stepped into the shoes of a diplomat acting on behalf of the Romanian government. The outcome? A blushing debacle that nearly threw Romania’s foreign policy wildly…
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Robert Nemeth • July 30, 2024
Reflections on a four-year support program for independent journalism in countries faced with media capture
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Zsuzsa Detrekoi • April 8, 2024
A recent ruling by the CJEU regarding the handling of personal data is setting a concerning precedent.
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John Masuku • February 12, 2024
Africa needs radio that brings together and informs communities, rather than radio that spreads disinformation and incites hatred, writes John Masuku as the world celebrates over a century of radio.
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Zsuzsa Detrekoi • December 21, 2023
In response to the disconcerting events that unfolded in Israel in October, the European Union has initiated the use of the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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Zsuzsa Detrekoi • December 6, 2023
Ability to withstand opposition from powerful ISPs will determine the success of these rules.
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Zsuzsa Detrekoi • November 7, 2023
Social networks are going to great lengths to keep teens glued to their phones. That may soon be deemed illegal.
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John Masuku • October 18, 2023
A concerning lack of media freedom, inadequate legal structures, precarious safety conditions as well as the alarming occurrences of journalist arrests and surveillance: a distressing image emerges from a report…
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Zoltan Sipos • October 16, 2023
If burnout in journalism is not addressed, the rate of journalists leaving their positions will further grow.
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Cerasel Cuteanu • October 10, 2023
In Romania, a NATO member, the government stands accused of intentionally spreading false news purportedly aimed at easing the mounting tensions between NATO and Russia. The incident underscores the detrimental…
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Zsuzsa Detrekoi • September 25, 2023
As the EU is relentlessly imposing fines for the unauthorized use of cookies, tech companies are actively seeking alternative methods to access individuals’ data. But can they have their cake and eat it too?
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Audrey Hatfield • September 18, 2023
In her new book, Anu Bradford, a professor at Columbia Law School, examines the intricate power struggles for digital dominance among the United States, China, and the European Union.
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Cerasel Cuteanu • September 7, 2023
A recent case of fake news related to vaccination in Romania further exposes the failure of traditional methods to combat disinformation. Correction alone won’t cut it anymore, especially with technology evolving at…
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Cerasel Cuteanu • August 21, 2023
We should heed scientists’ warnings regarding the dangers of AI and take measures to avoid these risks.
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Zsuzsa Detrekoi • July 20, 2023
Amazon follows Zalando in challenging the designation, further adding to the woes of European authorities.
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Zsuzsa Detrekoi • June 30, 2023
The Digital Services Act’s implementation will be challenging unless the Commission steps up its game and revamps the designation criteria.
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Zsuzsa Detrekoi • June 27, 2023
The EU has earned accolades for being the first to pass a law on Artificial Intelligence. Nevertheless, the implementation of this law, particularly on smaller yet high-risk AI systems, is expected to be an arduous…
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Marius Dragomir • June 8, 2023
“The Cultural Core of Media Systems. The Romanian Case” is going to influence how we conceptualize media systems
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Zsuzsa Detrekoi • June 6, 2023
Only one European company will be affected by the Digital Market and Services acts, which are slated to take effect in three months.
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John Masuku • October 20, 2022
Increasingly African scholars call for decolonization of the continent’s journalism. But how to do it is more complex than one would think.
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Audrey Hatfield • October 19, 2022
A new book breaks new ground by discussing disinformation in the Global South
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