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This is exciting 😍 This post from Annika marks the first-ever appearance "in public" of the #NewsAlchemists, the community of practice I'm prototyping as part of my Knight Fellowship with the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). In an article I published a couple of months ago I laid out my theory: "We can’t make the journalism industry more sustainable without radical new solutions and creating products that users actually want." With #NewsAlchemists, we aim to articulate a vision for how to translate this change into action and advocate for this vision, in order to make journalism more user-centric, and more equitable and sustainable as a result. As Annika highlighted in her post, the first steps in this journey have been two inspiring online gatherings in which we elaborated our theory of change and identified the leverage points we have to start from to begin moving the wheel of change. The first push is the hardest but we believe that a brighter future for journalism is possible. 🎡 📈

Mari, mari - support local environmental journalism! We just turned 4 🎉 and we're relaunching our #MacarangaSupporter programme starting at just RM10 a month. We can't do our journalism without you, dear readers, so do sign up and share this widely. https://lnkd.in/gwtBmTAc #environmentaljournalism #journalismmatters #localnews

The crisis at one of Portugal's biggest media groups, Global Media Group, has served as a wake-up call for journalists in the country about the fragility of traditional journalism business models. As Francisca Valentim reports, severe financial troubles at Global Media forced its journalists to finally come together and confront the realities threatening the sustainability of their profession. This could be a pivotal moment for Portuguese media to have difficult conversations about reinventing their revenue models and editorial autonomy in the digital age. Read more about how this crisis is provoking a reckoning around business model challenges 👇

🎉 And here we go with this week's #plenarysession of the European Parliament! 🇪🇺 February will be intense, as there are going to be two plenaries. Moreover, as my Schuman traineeship is coming to an end, this will be one of the last plenaries I am going to cover as an EP press officer trainee. Then, let's dive into the next few days, where many relevant #trialogues are taking place! February 5th - February 8th - Trialogues:  - Negotiations on the Instrument for Ukraine's support within the Multiannual Financial Framework.  - Discussions regarding the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP).  - Deliberations on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) aiming to streamline high-speed network deployment. Tuesday, February 6th - Plenary:  - Debates on various topics including EU support for Ukraine and recent decisions by Norway on Arctic mining. - Trialogues:  - Revision of the Schengen Border Code to address current challenges.  - Talks on the Net Zero Act focusing on zero-emission technologies.  - Negotiations on cross-border information exchange for traffic violations. Wednesday, February 7th - Plenary:  - Discussions on empowering farmers and rural communities for sustainable and equitable economies. - Trialogues:  - Discussions on the Directive for Corporate Sustainability Reporting, aiming to delay certain sustainability reporting norms. Thursday, February 8th - Plenary:  - Debates on combating rising anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred in Europe. - Trialogues:  - Deliberations on working conditions in the digital platform economy.  - Negotiations on the European Disability Charter to enhance rights for disabled individuals.  - Talks regarding the revision of the EU Mercury Regulation for enhanced environmental protection. For more information, please visit the official website of the European Parliament's press room: https://lnkd.in/ezcPWthN Also, follow us on Twitter: https://lnkd.in/eUmRNA2N Stay informed about the ongoing negotiations and developments shaping EU policies! #EuropeanParliament #PlenaryDebates #Trilogues #EUlegislation #Schumantrainee

Some new (independent) journalism things coming in 2024 - TBA. But first, I would love to hear what kind of content you would like to see in a Substack-based journalism project. Give it a minute to complete the small poll below, if so:

HOW TO TAKE NEWS TO YOUNG PEOPLE 1/2 •Today we discuss what young people want, and what they are getting from the news. Young people trust experienced professionals who they can easily relate with, and who are very transparent with what they believe in. 📌Takeaway Be transparent about issues of conflict of interest , bias, agenda and accept that you also have challenges. Young audiences are curious and want to learn more about topics that interest them. As well as find quick solutions to the problems affecting them. 📌Takeaway Approach content creation from the angle of solutions journalism. Young people are extremely visual, they prefer short form content that is personalized, easy to understand and convenient. 📌Takeaway Integrate visual and graphic content in your stories and give options to explore more about the report. This was a summary of key takeaways from the International Journalists' Network (IJNet) report. Read more https://t.co/e9pjR8Q2P4

How are PIGS 🇵🇹🇮🇹🇬🇷🇪🇸  affected by the structural crisis in the Western news industry? The article from The Fix Media and Francisca Valentim discusses a significant crisis within a major media group in #Portugal , highlighting the broader issue of failing journalism business models in the country, what I call the -structural crisis of the news industry. https://lnkd.in/d8RkKWga Portuguese newspeople describe it as "the perfect storm" and say that the situation is "dramatic." Still, this situation has prompted journalists to come together and address the need for sustainable solutions in the industry. And what's even more interesting for me is how, in my home country, Greece, the crisis hasn't hit that hard yet. While Greece ranks much lower in the RSF World Press Freedom index and its finances are way worse than Portugal's, no one's losing any sleep. I'd really like to understand more about these market dynamics, so if you have any clues, let me know. And a glimpse of hope from #Greece, again by the Fix inside story.: [link in the comments]

Great opportunity for journalists in Hungary! BIRN's Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence is opening its 2024 call for applications. The programme provides a 3,000-euro bursary and sustained editorial support to journalists.The deadline for this year’s entries is March 25, 2024 Applications are solicited under an annual theme. This year’s theme is Voices. “On social media today, it can seem as if everyone has a voice. However, not all voices are heard, or worth hearing. What are the voices in your society that have been drowned out by the noise? What do we miss when we don’t listen? Whose are the voices worth seeking out at this moment? How does power speak, and what does it leave unsaid? ", Fellowship editor Neil Arun says. Details here: https://lnkd.in/ghjwziFi