In the last week of February, the Perry World House Center at the University of Pennsylvania organized a conference titled “Security at Stake: Media, Democracy, and Repression.” The event brought together a diverse group of experts—including policymakers, scholars, researchers, and journalists—to examine “the role of local and public media institutions in democracies and explore how…
John Masuku, a seasoned professional at Zimbabwe Broadcasting and an expert with the Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC), has recently published his memoirs. The book chronicles the history of broadcasting in Zimbabwe, drawing on his personal and professional experiences, as well as insights from family members who were involved in broadcasting as early as…
Marius Dragomir, the director of the Media and Journalism Research Center, delivered a presentation on the prevailing trends in journalism across Europe at the 10th annual Media Development Forum, which was organized by the OSCE Presence in Albania. In his presentation, Dragomir drew on the findings of ongoing research carried out by the MJRC, including…
A new study released today by the MJRC examines how the EU navigates the delicate balance between protecting its values, fostering a competitive market, and satisfying the diverse needs of its member countries in an ever-evolving digital landscape. The EU media policies, including regulation, are an ongoing balancing act between protecting values vis-à-vis promoting a…
We are pleased to announce that the Media and Journalism Research Center has joined as a media partner the 2024 IPI World Congress and Media Innovation Festival. This year’s event will focus on the challenges confronting journalism amidst various crises as climate change, economic disparities, geopolitical tensions, humanitarian emergencies, misinformation, and polarization pose significant threats to global…
MJRC releases a new study that maps the latest developments related to the protection of journalists and journalistic sources in Europe. The number of alerts on attacks on journalists’ safety increased in the European Union from 2019 until 2021 in all categories and has stagnated on a high level after the end of COVID-19 pandemic…
Journalists’ associations are instrumental in protecting press freedom, however they are faced with declining membership and financial constraints, a new study shows. A study covering the complexities surrounding journalists’ associations in Europe, with a focus on discussing the criteria for identifying a journalist and examining the delicate balance between press freedom and governmental interference, has…
Criminal defamation legislation, rooted in authoritarianism and autocracy, intolerance of dissenting views and opinions, and distrust of public opinion, is no longer appropriate for maintaining public order or protecting other public interests, according to a new report published today by the Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) and the Maharat Foundation. There is mounting evidence…
A fresh wave of innovative media startups is emerging across Europe, most of which are small outlets operating under some form of non-profit format. They are experimenting with new journalism formats, revenue streams, and business models. However, according to a new study released today by the Media and Journalism Research Center and Maharat Foundation, these…
The issue of media ownership in Europe has been a heated topic of discussion since the 1990s, characterized by controversial elements such as corporate takeovers, government interference in coverage, inadequate funding, and attacks on journalists—each posing challenges to media independence and freedom. Despite some efforts by the European Union to address this issue, the results…