Companies, wealthy individuals, and politicians are increasingly using lawsuits to pressure and silence journalists. New initiatives help those targeted to fight back against so-called SLAPP suits.
Art Direction: Antonius Schulz
Climate change impacts all of society. Newsrooms are now treating it as a systemic challenge across departments—a key focus for editors-in-chief.
Art Direction: Karsten Middeldorf
The voice is making a comeback: the podcast boom continues, text-to-speech turns articles into audio, and audio teams experiment with voice interfaces and personalized apps. Yet, many still lack the willingness to invest and take risks.
Art Direction: Barnabas von Schorlemer
Buzzfeed reports on sexual violence, but despite #MeToo, discussing specific cases remains hard. German coverage focuses more on systems than alleged offenders. Buzzfeed journalists call for clearer rules on reporting suspicions.
Art Direction: Antonius Schulz
People with dementia suffer but don’t lose their personality or belong only in care homes. Journalist and caregiver Peggy Elfmann critiques common misconceptions and offers advice for more accurate, respectful coverage.
Art Direction: Antonius Schulz
Unproven claims often receive equal weight with scientific facts, risking confusion—especially in climate and COVID-19 reporting.
Art Direction: Antonius Schulz