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Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom CMPF

http://cmpf.eui.eu The Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom is a programme co-financed by the European Union.

Based at the European University Institute (Florence), the aim of the Centre is to enhance the awareness of the importance of freedom and pluralism of the media. This initiative is a further step in the European Commission’s on-going effort to improve the protection of media pluralism and media freedom in Europe and to establish what actions need to be taken at European or national levels to foste

r these objectives. The Centre is lead by Professor Pier Luigi Parcu and is supported by a Group of Experts. The aim of the EUI Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom is to enhance the awareness of the importance of freedom and pluralism of the media, to contribute to its protection and promotion and to develop new ideas among academics, policy makers, regulators, market stakeholders, journalists, and all other directly involved professionals who take part in the public debate.

20/08/2026

⏳ Final days to apply for the Voices Awards 2026!

Are you a young journalist or media freedom advocate using your work to make an impact? Come to Thessaloniki as an awardee! 🇬🇷

The Voices Awards will grant 25 awards of €1,200 each to selected young journalists and media freedom advocates to participate in the festival’s upcoming edition.

🏆 Awards recognise outstanding work across eight categories, spanning journalism and media innovation — from radio, video, digital, cartoons and comics, and photojournalism to media literacy and international best practices.

📅 Deadline: Sunday, 23 August 2026

Find the eligibility criteria and application details: https://loom.ly/9WQ8R7w

Voices - European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom European Federation of Journalists - EFJ European Centre for Press and Media Freedom ECPMF, European Broadcasting Union - EBU EAVI - Media Literacy for Citizenship Lie Detectors, Savoir Devenir, DW News and Journalists' Union of North Macedonia and Thrace.

19/08/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ġorġ Mallia, a respected academic, cartoonist, author and valued member of the Media Pluralism Monitor’s Malta research team.

Through his contribution to the Malta MPM country report, Ġorġ brought his expertise and deep understanding of Malta’s media landscape to his work on monitoring media pluralism and media freedom.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and students. His work and contribution to Maltese media and academia will remain an important part of his legacy.

About his legacy: https://loom.ly/DDTew9M
His contribution to the MPM 2026 report: https://loom.ly/DyXbMAY

Photo: Ġorġ Mallia's self-portrait taken from his X account.

12/08/2026

"The MPM also became a kind of common language and produced results that then were also relevant for media policy and policymakers in general at the EU level and at the national level. And I think that this is, somehow, the strength of the project." — Elda Brogi

How do we measure something as complex as the health of Europe's media systems?

In this interview, Elda Brogi, our Deputy Director, explains how the Media Pluralism Monitor has helped transform media pluralism from an abstract principle into a measurable reality.

She reflects on the Monitor's methodology, how the project has informed European policymaking—including the development of the European Media Freedom Act—and why protecting media pluralism is more important than ever in an increasingly digital information environment.

▶️ Watch the full interview: https://loom.ly/rcUOvjo

05/08/2026

An improved methodology
+ 70 researchers
20 indicators
200 variables

Behind the Media Pluralism Monitor 2026 are 31 research teams working at a country level to produce reports that reveal how media freedom and pluralism are evolving across Europe.

This granular, state-level analysis contributes to a better understanding of the challenges facing media pluralism and democracy. The results? You can now explore trends in media ownership, political independence, journalists' safety, digital regulation, AI, and much more—and see how your country compares 🔎 https://loom.ly/t60VtjI

🔎 Explore the interactive map and compare the findings: https://loom.ly/F4D9fP0

29/07/2026

As audiences turn to AI for information and advertising revenue shifts to tech platforms, a question arises: What remains uniquely human in journalism?

In this conversation, Marie Palmer and Roberta Carlini discuss what artificial intelligence means for the future of journalism, from its economic survival to its role as a watchdog and a guarantor of media pluralism.

Their answer points to a growing risk that AI may narrow the diversity of voices shaping public debate rather than expand it.

Watch the full conversation 📹 https://loom.ly/uYD6ojM

Learn more about the current risks for media pluralism and the safety of journalists across Europe 📌 https://loom.ly/Y7faQDY

27/07/2026

How can media plurality and editorial independence be protected and restored in Europe in times of growing market concentration?

The findings of point to a major challenge: remains the greatest risk to media pluralism. This is a long-standing trend that is being further amplified by the structural characteristics of the digital information environment.

The European Media Freedom Act introduced a special assessment of media market concentrations, with the aim to safeguard media pluralism and editorial independence. Although , prescribing the ‘media plurality test’ for media market concentrations, entered into application on 8 August 2025, the final report shows that progress in its implementation has been slow.

In our latest blog, Roberta Carlini and Maria Luisa Stasi examine recent national cases and envisage a pro-active role of the European Board for Media Services, with the aim to increase legal certainty for all actors, and guarantee harmonised rules on for all citizens. They also call on the European Commission to issue the guidelines foreseen under Article 22, helping clarify the controversy over the threshold for its application as well as the interplay between media pluralism, editorial independence, and economic sustainability.

Read it here 📌 https://loom.ly/ulONxyE

24/07/2026

Are you a ? Tell us how AI is shaping your newsroom 📹

We are trying to assess the current state of use and AI risk-awareness in European newsrooms, which would inform future guidelines, policies and potentially support programs in the field of journalism. For this purpose, together with the International Federation of Journalists, we have launched a survey to gather first-hand experiences.

It has been designed not to take too much of your time, you can fill it here: https://loom.ly/v43B_kw

Thank you for sharing your own experiences and opinions!

22/07/2026

🎥 Missed the MPM 2026 Final Conference? You can now watch the full recording on YouTube.

How is media pluralism evolving in Europe as the European Media Freedom Act begins to take effect? And what challenges do geopolitics, digital markets, and AI pose for the future of independent journalism?

At the Media Pluralism Monitor 2026 Final Conference, researchers and country team members presented this year's findings and explored a range of topical issues affecting the sector, including surveillance through spyware, the Media Plurality Test, the state of political advertising in the EU, and the phenomenon of 'news deserts'.

▶️ Watch the recording: https://loom.ly/-9nPvzg

📌 Media Pluralism Monitor 2026 findings: https://loom.ly/Y7faQDY

17/07/2026

How is the European Media Freedom Act taking shape across Europe?

Last Wednesday, Elda Brogi, our Deputy Director joined the European Parliament's European Media Freedom Act Working Group to present the findings from the Media Pluralism Monitor 2026 (hashtag ). Drawing on the general report and country reports covering 31 EU Member States and candidate countries, she shared key insights into the opportunities and challenges emerging as the EMFA begins to be implemented.

We're proud to be part of conversations that help shape the future of media freedom in Europe.

Learn more about the MPM: https://lnkd.in/dRbqUf7C

14/07/2026

You still have time to apply!🥇The call for awardees for Voices 2026 Thessaloniki is open until 23 August.

Voices - European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom is granting 25 awards of 1200 euros each to young journalists and media freedom advocates to participate in the festival’s next edition.

The Awards have a broad focus across eight categories, recognising achievements in a variety of journalistic formats (including Press, Radio, Video, Digital Storytelling, Cartoons and Comics, and Photojournalism) as well as excellence in Media Literacy and the Lorenzo Natali Prize for International Best Practices.

Are you dedicated to these fields? Can you showcase innovation and impact in your work?
Find the full eligibility criteria and application procedure in the Voices 2026 Call for entries: https://lnkd.in/gJpGa7k4

The award winners will be celebrated during the Voices Festival in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 26 – 28 November 2026.

📆The deadline for applications is 23 August 2026: https://lnkd.in/gJpGa7k4

European Federation of Journalists - EFJ, European Centre for Press and Media Freedom ECPMF, European Broadcasting Union - EBU EAVI - Media Literacy for Citizenship Lie Detectors, Savoir Devenir , DW News,

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