Policy Publication: Seeking Truth, Ensuring Quality

On 28 April 2025 in Brussels, UiB and Media Cluster Norway brought together voices from European newsrooms, academia, and policy to examine the evolving role of journalism in the digital age. Against a backdrop of increasing algorithmic influence, economic pressures, and the growing threat of AI-driven disinformation, participants explored journalism’s public value and its capacity to uphold democracy. Discussions addressed the need for stronger tools to combat disinformation, the effectiveness of new EU initiatives like the European Media Freedom Act and the Defence of Democracy Package, and the importance of sustained support for the media sector. Speakers also highlighted critical knowledge gaps, emphasizing the need for further research, innovation, and education to strengthen media resilience and democratic integrity in a rapidly changing information landscape.

Publication: Seeking Truth, Ensuring Quality

During the event the University of Bergen in collaboration with Media Cluster Norway, presented a publication highlighting the diverse efforts that are underway to uphold information integrity, counter disinformation, and strengthen journalism's role as a cornerstone of democratic life. In addition to documenting ongoing initiatives, the publication aims to raise awareness of the urgent need for sustained support for journalism through a multi-stakeholder approach. With voices from newsrooms, academia, civil society, and public institutions, it emphasises the shared responsibility of all sectors to preserve the democratic value of journalism. Therefore, this publication also intends to be a resource for everyone involved in safeguarding public discourse, from newsroom professionals to policymakers and academics.

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