
All over Europe small, independent media outlets are emerging. Countering the decline in traditional media, the rise of misinformation, they are still outnumbered, and face significant challenges to their survival.
The Journalism Value Project aims to advance knowledge of and debate around Europe’s independent media. It has three strands: The Survey, documenting the status, The Loop, sharing of experiences, and The Proposal, pointing a way forward.
• Strands of the Journalism Value Project •
Map the field
The Survey
Through an in-depth survey we mapped independent media in Europe, the various business models in play, and examined the sector’s sustainability in a report.
Share best practice
The Loop
In more than 20 interviews with leaders from independent media we share best practice and the lived experience of the pioneers of cross-border collaboration, and the challenges they face.
Reframe the debate
The Proposal
By hosting conversations and events we will build on the insights from the Survey and the Loop. We aim to reframe the debate around funding and support of independent media.
Featured Items

News April 12, 2025
“Journalism is an essential infrastructure for democracy”
Independent journalism in Europe is under siege, but it remains a vital force for democracy, civic trust, and social cohesion, said Peter Matjasič at the Perugia International Journalism Festival

News April 11, 2025
The Proposal is now online
The Proposal or the white-paper that concludes the Journalism Value Project is now available online and was launched at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia.

News April 7, 2025
Shaping the future of journalism
The white-paper concluding the Journalism Value Project, will be presented this Friday at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy.

Podcasts - The Loop Episode 24 March 24, 2025
Correctiv.Europe’s Joanna Krawczyk on supporting local journalism

Podcasts - The Loop Uncategorized Episode 23 March 6, 2025
Follow the Money’s Jan-Willem Sanders on using newsletter to grow subscribers’ base
