🧠 Generative AI is reshaping journalism, education & the economy of information. At #DubrovnikMediaDays, researchers & policymakers asked: how do we protect the integrity of Europe’s information space while keeping it open & democratic? Read more: cmpf.eui.eu/generative-a... #MediaFreedom #AI

Generative AI is reshaping the information space - CMPF

EUI’s Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom joined the University of Dubrovnik in organising the 17th Dubrovnik Media Days.

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Join the REGROUP conference in 2 weeks at the European University Institute! 🇮🇹 Part of the program is the roundtable on post-truth politics at times when democracies are being challenged, with expert panelists Ilaria Capua, Iva Nenadic, and Lars Rensmann. Register here: www.eui.eu/events?id=56...

Consider submitting to our Research Theme. Esp. interested in contributions that shift from a risk-based approach to a rights-based approach, and that analyze innovative solutions in law-making and practice aimed at restoring or reinventing the public sphere. 👉 www.frontiersin.org/research-top...

Frontiers | Media and Big Tech Governance for the Public Sphere

From Hannah Arendt’s concept of the ‘public realm’ to Jürgen Habermas’s ‘public sphere’ and the ‘public square’ doctrine established in the United States, de...

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Big data, big power … big what exactly? Was a delight to discuss with @ivanenadic.bsky.social. Looking fwd to our next coffee.

European University Institute@eui-eu.bsky.social · last yr.

Big data, big money... big trouble? 💱 In the latest #EUIUpFront, @competitionprof.bsky.social, Head of the @eui-law.bsky.social, & ‪@ivanenadic.bsky.social‬, @eui-schuman.bsky.social Research Fellow, discuss the shifting balance of power between tech giants & the state. 📹 Watch: buff.ly/a6gdlPG

Big data, big money... big trouble? 💱 In the latest #EUIUpFront, @competitionprof.bsky.social, Head of the @eui-law.bsky.social, & ‪@ivanenadic.bsky.social‬, @eui-schuman.bsky.social Research Fellow, discuss the shifting balance of power between tech giants & the state. 📹 Watch: buff.ly/a6gdlPG

🔔 Happening this week: 2nd episode of #EUIConversations! 🎤 Join EUI scholars Revital Madar and Nicolas Guilhot in conversation with anthropologist Didier Fassin as they discuss the ongoing devastation in Gaza. 📆 28 May ⏰ 16:00 - 17:30 📍 EUI Learn more and register 👉 loom.ly/q8KegV4

Doesn't get more topical than this: Our Global Governance Programme Annual Conference will focus on "Resisting #Autocracy". With a stellar line-up including: @erik-jones.bsky.social @vanghel.bsky.social @jdzankic.bsky.social @lisajanssen.bsky.social @ivanenadic.bsky.social & @gcapoccia.bsky.social

European Governance and Politics Programme@eui-egpp.bsky.social · last yr.

Democracy is under pressure. As autocratic tactics take hold, 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜? The 2025 EGPP Annual Conference gathers experts to examine authoritarian resilience, digital control, and global governance challenges. Learn more and register now 🔗 buff.ly/80xsRI7

A touching moment at #Voices2025 - Croatian students standing in solidarity with Serbian students who are leading protests and demanding change in their country amid ongoing violence @eui-media-freedom.bsky.social @efjeurope.bsky.social @majasever.bsky.social @ivanenadic.bsky.social

Look at all these beautiful people celebrating #journalism & free media! #Voices2025 is a sight to behold. Honored to be part of this 🧡 @eui-media-freedom.bsky.social @efjeurope.bsky.social @majasever.bsky.social @ivanenadic.bsky.social @eldaelda.bsky.social @eui-eu.bsky.social @ebu.bsky.social

It was a great pleasure to take part in the conversation on global #informationIntegrity: how comprehensive is research that forms the foundation for policymaking? I warmly suggest the OID's report on Information Ecosystems and Troubled Democracy. observatory.informationdemocracy.org/the-observat...

The Observatory presents its results on News Media, Information Integrity, and the Public Sphere at the European University Institute - OID

On February 14, 2025, in partnership with the European University Institute (EUI),  the Observatory on Information and Democracy (OID) presented its report at the beautiful Theatre of Badia Fiesolana ...

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"Despite Trump, the AP still calls the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of Mexico. In doing so, it’s reminding us what freedom looks like. It’s also demonstrating us that if you don’t want to lose your freedoms, you have to use them." - Resistance build resistance: www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-gulf...

The AP provides a model of effective press resistance

Credibility is more important than access.

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Students marched 80 kilometers from Belgrade to Novi Sad, demanding accountability for awning collapse in a train station in November which killed 15 people.“We are here to fight for our political lives and country”- their confidence and persistence is a hope for this world. youtu.be/IwNXmP7kKe0?...

Serbian student protesters march ahead of bridge blockade

YouTube video by Associated Press

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New project! 🔊 Our team is evaluating the benefits and feasibility of a European streaming platform. ➡️ This AI-assisted, multilingual platform would be free and accessible to all EU citizens, aiming to enhance access to quality, independent media. Read more 📌 cmpf.eui.eu/eu-streaming...

Interesting post by @damiantam.bsky.social blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp... @ivanenadic.bsky.social @robertacarlini.bsky.social @ksimon.bsky.social @urbanz.bsky.social

Why Is Elon Musk destabilising UK and EU politics?

Elon Musk’s recent interest in disrupting EU and UK politics can seem a bit of mystery. But as  Damian Tambini argues, what lies behind it is the same reason Musk has formed an…

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The case of N1 Croatia & the treatment of #journalists there is appalling, highlighting the lack of rights & protections for journalists within commercial media. It contrasts with the principles & requirements of #EMFA, showing how the media is often treated as just another (political) business.

Maja Sever@majasever.bsky.social · 2y ago

Teško je, mučno, nezamislivo. Kao predstavnica sindikata sa sjajnim ljudima koji se bore za opstanak programa koji je u Hrvatskoj značio pravo na informaciju i istinu, pokušavamo pomoći, spasiti, napraviti nešto!

"Before mass leaders seize the power to fit reality to their lies, their propaganda is marked by its extreme contempt for facts as such, for in their opinion fact depends entirely on the power of man who can fabricate it" - Hannah Arendt, the origin of totalitarism

For anyone studying #bigtech, (social) media, capitalism, oligarchy, power, democracy, and guest lists, today was a remarkable day.

ODS bodies should play a critical role in providing independent, swift, and thorough remedies to users, with the aim of protecting their rights. Their workings are still under construction, though. Here we've been discussing open Qs, with some concrete proposals: www.user-rights.org/en/advisory-...

DSA Observatory@dsaobservatory.bsky.social · 2y ago

Under the DSA, EU users have new legally enshrined pathways to contest platforms' moderation decisions. But how should new out-of-court dispute settlement (ODS) bodies apply fundamental rights in their decision-making? Insights from our expert workshop 👇 dsa-observatory.eu/2025/01/20/e...

✍️📰 @erik-jones.bsky.social, Director of the Robert Schuman Centre, co-authored an op-ed with Matthias Matthijs for @foreignaffairs.com, where they examine the risks Europe faces amid Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Read their full analysis here 🔗 bit.ly/4jegq4G

On the 13th of January at 11:00, join the "EMFA Talk" on Art. 4 #EMFA @eui-media-freedom.bsky.social Register here: cmpf.eui.eu/event/safegu...

Safeguarding journalistic sources under article 4 of the European Media Freedom Act (2025-01-13)

This discussion aims at unpacking the provision’s core objective of preventing state authorities from deploying surveillance tools against journalists and curbing interference that threatens pre...

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And still no reaction from Tech commissioner Virkunnen...

Iva Nenadic@ivanenadic.bsky.social · 2y ago

Tech moguls backed by Trump administration, exempted from liability for the content they carry (& promote!) are appropriating and distorting concepts of free speech for their business and political interests. This is a systemic risk for democracy and humanity. about.fb.com/news/2025/01...

The CMPF has grown and evolved over time, leading to a recent restructuring of its core management team Congratulations to @eldaelda.bsky.social, who has taken on the role of Deputy Director, & to @ivanenadic.bsky.social, who has become the new Scientific Coordinator! 🎉 Learn more👉 loom.ly/poe-jMg

Elda Brogi and Iva Nenadic take on new roles at the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom  - Centre for Media Pluralism and Freedom

Elda Brogi has stepped into the role of Deputy Director. Meanwhile, the position of Scientific Coordinator has been assumed by Iva Nenadic.

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Tech moguls backed by Trump administration, exempted from liability for the content they carry (& promote!) are appropriating and distorting concepts of free speech for their business and political interests. This is a systemic risk for democracy and humanity. about.fb.com/news/2025/01...

More Speech and Fewer Mistakes | Meta

We're ending our third party fact-checking program and moving to a Community Notes model.

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"...we are ending 2024 at a moment when many of the inhabitants of what remain the planet's freest, most prosperous societies don't feel much optimism." ... "And yet, Machado is optimistic. Not just 'optimistic given the circumstances', but truly optimistic." www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

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"In the name of “free speech”, Donald Trump has laid out an authoritarian plan for his new administration to radically defund and gag universities." www.indexoncensorship.org/2024/12/acad...

Can academic freedom survive Donald Trump’s plans for thought control?

The president’s aim to remove power from universities and punish so-called “woke” ideology has chilling implications for free speech globally

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Our 1st report for the project "Digital Data, Infrastructures, and Development" is out (in 🇭🇷). Based on the analysis of 40 strategy documents and 27 interviews, the report provides an analysis of the complex intersectoral digital policies of the #EU and #Croatia: repozitorij.irmo.hr/islandora/ob...

Digitalni podatci i socio-ekonomski razvoj

Digitalna politika Europske unije kombinira poticanje inovacija i gospodarskog rasta sa ciljevima poput geopolitičke autonomije ključnih infrastruktura, razvoja javnog sektora, unaprjeđenja digitalnih...

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As EU policy against #disinformation enters a more mature phase, there is a need for a constructive review of the approach taken so far, with a stronger focus on integrating #media and #journalism in the framework designed to safeguard #democracy and citizen access to accurate information (p.53)

European University Institute@eui-eu.bsky.social · 2y ago

Just out! 🚨 What steps can Europe take to advance a just and human-centric #digital transformation? 🖊️ This report, edited by Klaudia Majcher w/ contributions from 22 #EUI experts, provides a framework for discussion & ideas for #policy recommendations. 📌 loom.ly/3_7G_xE

💡 Time to discuss EU’s digital priorities! From protecting individual freedoms and human rights to fostering prosperity, much is at stake in our digital transformation. We’re very excited to have contributed to this report translating academic insights into actionable recommendations ⤵️

European University Institute@eui-eu.bsky.social · 2y ago

Just out! 🚨 What steps can Europe take to advance a just and human-centric #digital transformation? 🖊️ This report, edited by Klaudia Majcher w/ contributions from 22 #EUI experts, provides a framework for discussion & ideas for #policy recommendations. 📌 loom.ly/3_7G_xE

🇪🇺I’m biased, but this is an excellent example of how academics from across the EUI house contribute to policy issues that will shape our future! #digital

European University Institute@eui-eu.bsky.social · 2y ago

Just out! 🚨 What steps can Europe take to advance a just and human-centric #digital transformation? 🖊️ This report, edited by Klaudia Majcher w/ contributions from 22 #EUI experts, provides a framework for discussion & ideas for #policy recommendations. 📌 loom.ly/3_7G_xE

Just out! 🚨 What steps can Europe take to advance a just and human-centric #digital transformation? 🖊️ This report, edited by Klaudia Majcher w/ contributions from 22 #EUI experts, provides a framework for discussion & ideas for #policy recommendations. 📌 loom.ly/3_7G_xE