In communities large and small, the heartbeat of democracy thrives through local journalism. However, as traditional local outlets face unprecedented challenges, some communities face an information void or risk of encountering it soon. This emphasises the urgent need to revitalise sustainable models that ensure robust coverage and civic engagement.

Speakers from the region will focus on the case of Western Balkans. They won’t only discuss the latest trends and challenges for local media, but also explore local independent ‘alternative’ media as open space in a captured legacy media environment. The conversation will also offer examples of the very powerful good investigations in local journalism.

This session will be held in Croatian, but English translation will be available.