By Robert Nemeth 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. What follows will depend on institutional reform, market restructuring, and sustained philanthropic support for independent journalism. Under…
The Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) has published a new study examining how political memes were used during the 2024 European Parliament elections, highlighting their growing role as tools of attack, identity-building and digital mobilisation. The study, From Jokes to Votes: Memes as a Political Communication Tool in the 2024 European Elections, was written…
The Media and Journalism Research Center has published a new study, Who Owns the Answer: Pluralism and Power in the Automated Information Order, by Marius Dragomir. The report argues that traditional tools for measuring information pluralism are no longer enough in a world where citizens increasingly receive information through automated answers rather than through direct…
The Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) has published a comprehensive overview of the Brazilian media system as part of the new Media Influence Matrix 2025+ series, which introduces an updated methodology for analyzing media ownership, financing, and influence across national contexts. The report is authored by a team led by Guillermo Mastrini, a professor…
We were heartbroken to learn of the passing of our colleague and dear friend, John Masuku, who died in Harare last week. John was not only one of our closest collaborators over the years, but also a passionate and dedicated voice in broadcasting. He came to visit us in Budapest, and we were truly delighted…
The Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) has released today Technology, the Public Sphere and Journalism in Russia, a new country study authored by Leonardo Ingannamorte and edited by Marius Dragomir as part of MJRC’s ongoing Media Influence Matrix project. The report offers a detailed analysis of how Russia’s digital transformation has reshaped its information ecosystem—from the early spread of the Internet…
The International Press Institute (IPI) and the Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) have released an overview of the Media Capture Monitoring Report series, titled European Media Freedom Act: Solution to Capture or Just Fine Print? This report provides a comparative assessment of media capture in seven EU Member States, examining the legal frameworks designed…
Mexico City, Mexico/Tallin, Estonia/ London, UK/Santiago de Compostela, Spain – A new study, released today by Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC), sheds light on the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing journalism in Mexico, highlighting the ongoing struggle for press freedom, financial sustainability, and the responsible use of technology. The study, “Journalism in Mexico: Politics,…
The Media and Journalism Research Center, in collaboration with the Federal University of Espírito Santo in Brazil and OBSERVACOM, has published a new report on the current trends in media regulation and policy in Brazil. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory environment and identifies the key organisations and individuals influencing media policy…