About the Project →

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.

Are We Europe’s Mick ter Reehorst on designing Europe’s media for all

Audience Cross-border Growth Team

Podcasts - The Loop Episode 20 January 24, 2025

Arena’s Brigitte Alfter on how to create structures that encourages collaboration

Cross-border Fundraising methodology Team

News January 20, 2025

Seminar: Exploring the relationship with whistleblowing

Join the Journalism Value Project in this free online seminar and discuss the close connection between whistleblowing and journalism. Hear from global thought leaders who will provide insights into the risks, challenges and transformative impact of whistleblowing.

News November 28, 2024

The Journalism Value Report: Mapping the State of Public Interest Journalism in Europe

The Journalism Value Report published today shows how important the European independent public interest media are for investigative journalism. The report is based on answers from 174 newsrooms from 31 European countries and provides detailed data on the state of Europe’s independent media landscape, which is characterized by numerous small, often non-profit newsrooms.