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Twenty-nine Governments Join Forces in Defense of Access to Free and Reliable Information Worldwide: Historic Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action Lays Out Commitments by Leading Democracies
Paris, 29 October: Twenty-nine governments from around the globe convened at the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, including five Heads of State and Government, have committed to hold the line…
Published on October 30, 2025
Press Release: A global call from leading economists urge action to protect public interest media for economic prosperity and human progress
As world leaders convene for the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in New York, eleven of the world’s leading economists, including two Nobel laureates,…
Published on September 22, 2025
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NiemanLab
United States
As the U.S. starves its public media, Denmark wants to figure out a better way to subsidize private news publishers
NordMedia Network
Norway
Pursuing Equitable Data Governance and Epistemic Justice–Oriented Research: Continuing the Discussion
NordMedia Network
Norway
Rethinking Democracy in the Age of Data: An Interview with Robin Mansell
Aravot
Armenia
“We, as citizens, have the right to access reliable information, and that right is exercised through a trusted third party.” Aravot.am’s interview with Camille Grenier.
Arminfo
Armenia
“Building resilience to information manipulation must start with education: Prime Minister Pashinyan’s speech”
Armenpress
Armenia
Fostering resilience to information manipulation must begin with education – Armenian PM at Paris Peace Forum
Anadolu Agency
Türkiye
Paris Peace Forum: 29 countries commit to information integrity and press freedom
Aravot
Armenia
“This is where the difficult dilemma and the fine line emerge: on one hand, to defend freedom of speech and pluralistic media, and on the other, to counteract unscrupulous actors.” — Ararat Mirzoyan
La Dépêche
France
In Paris, democracies unite to defend information integrity against online manipulation
Anadolu Agency
Türkiye
Paris Peace Forum: Emmanuel Macron highlights a “multiple crisis” in information
The Wire
India
Governments Must Work to Secure Public Interest Media: 11 Leading Global Economists
Swissinfo
Switzerland
Top economists are calling for the protection of trustworthy journalism
L'Orient-Le-Jour
Lebanon
Renowned economists are warning of a risk of a “collapse” of quality journalism
The New Indian Express
India
Top economists warn about ‘collapse’ of public interest media
Le Monde
France
“The global information crisis represents a serious threat to economic prosperity and human progress”
Politiken
Denmark
11 of the world’s leading economists sound the alarm: AI is a sinister threat to human progress — invest now in free and independent media
Empresas de Cartagena
Columbia
Economists call for rescuing public media as the central banks of information
Le Devoir
Canada
Renowned economists warn of the risk of a ‘collapse’ of quality journalism
Folha de Sao Paulo
Brazil
Global information crisis is a threat to the economy and to human progress
Mail & Guardian
South Africa
G20 leaders can’t tackle the climate crisis without addressing information integrity
ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE
South Africa
African Media unite to tackle climate disinformation
Diário de Notícias
Portugal
Camille Grenier: “More transparency is needed on how our data is used by AI”
NDTV World
India
How US Social Media Firms Use American Law To Disregard Laws Of Other Nations
Top News Africa
Ivory Coast
Digital press in Côte d’Ivoire: Adoption of a Charter on the use of Artificial Intelligence
The Conversation
Australia
Digital imperialism: How US social media firms are using American law to challenge global tech regulation
Dounya 24
Guinea
For a synergy of actions in the use of responsible Artificial Intelligence in Senegal: A common good
G1 Globo
Brazil
International Observatory on Information and Democracy analyzes the impacts and challenges of information in the digital age
LSE blog
United Kingdom
We must tackle the “Western bias” of misinformation and disinformation research
LSE Blog
United Kingdom
Freedom of expression on social media must come with responsibility
The Conversation
Australia
X, Facebook, and Instagram threaten our information ecosystems: what alternatives?
TechPolicy.Press
United States
Beyond Moderation: Challenging Big Tech’s Power in a Troubled Time for Democracy
Taggespiegel Background
Germany
Disinformation is overestimated, the power of data is overlooked
The North Africa Post
Morocco
Mauritania Joins The International Partnership On Information And Democracy
01net
France
“Public Interest AI”: this NGO aims to create an ethical label, similar to “Fair Trade,” and easily recognizable for consumers
TechPolicy.Press
United States
Scientists Around the World Call to Protect Research on One of Humanity’s Greatest Short-Term Threats: Disinformation
La Tribune
France
In response to disinformation, 150 scientists issue a call to protect research and safeguard democracy
Publico
Portugal
Manifesto in support of independent and open research against disinformation
Madha Yahduth
Tunisia
Opinion piece to protect the integrity of research on disinformation
La Tribune
France
AI Act”: the European regulation to govern artificial intelligence practices comes into effect
Folha de Sao Paulo
Brazil
Governments should adopt a law to pay for journalistic content used in AI, says organization
Ouest France
France
INTERVIEW: “AI can be a weapon of war for our democracies,” warn two experts
Ouest France
France
VIDEO INVESTIGATION: How artificial intelligence can manipulate elections
Canal Ivoire
Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire / Combating false information: REPPRELCI and the Information and Democracy Forum train journalists and civil society on the stakes of Artificial Intelligence
Taggespiegel Background
Germany
AI Convention: Compromise reached at the Council of Europe
RFI
France
European elections: when the specter of AI hovers over information manipulation
Euronews
France
EU AI Act reaction: Tech experts say the world’s first AI law is ‘historic’ but ‘bittersweet’
Politiques Numériques
France
Foreign interference, destabilization operations: how to regain the battle on social media
Euronews
France
EU AI Act reaction: Tech experts say the world’s first AI law is ‘historic’ but ‘bittersweet’
L'Express
France
2024, the year of “fake news”? “We must restore a competitive advantage to reliable content”
Lanka News Web
Sri Lanka
Six major media outlets commit to ethical coverage of the Taiwanese presidential campaign
IT World
South Korea
AI Safety Summit promises “international cooperation for AI safety” … Key takeaways and limitati
Computer World
United States
Global AI Safety Summit shows need for collaborative approach to risks
Seneweb
Senegal
Forum on Information and Democracy: Africtivistes brings stakeholders together
Chronicle
Luxembourg
PM Bettel Discusses Fight against Disinformation with Secretary General of Reporters Without Borders, President of the Forum on Information and Democracy
Independent
Nigeria
Global Principles For Fair Compensation Involving Publishers, Google, Facebook, Others Launched
Le Monde
France
“A multilateral effort is needed to preserve the information and communication space”
Abidjan TV
Ivory Coast
Forum on Information and Democracy: a delegation in Abidjan to present the report
Hola News
United States
Fernández calls for “democratic coexistence” in a “difficult” global context
La Repubblica
Italy
The appeal by 100 researchers against the threat social media poses to democracy
Radio Slovakia International
Slovakia
Strengthening the protection of journalists remains necessary
Le Monde
France
Christophe Deloire: “In the face of social media leaders’ arbitrariness, our democracies must enforce their principles”
Marianne
France
In New York, moving toward an IPCC for information and democracy against the GAFAM?
SwissInfo
Switzerland
Denouncing the surveillance business as a major problem for journalism
The Shift
Malta
Press freedom organisations welcome European Media Freedom Act but call for strengthening
La Croix
France
M6-TF1 merger, journalism vs. the GAFAM, paper prices… Five media issues to watch this season
Le Monde
France
The war in Ukraine has worsened the “information chaos,” according to Reporters Without Borders
Perfil
Argentina
Social media for the common good: in favour or against the regulation the government wants to implement?
L'Opinion
France
Shoshana Zuboff: “We must invent the rules for the digital democratic era”
Europe 1
France
The International Observatory on Information and Democracy will be established within a year
La Prensa
Panama
Observatorio internacional contra la desinformación verá la luz en un año
Le Journal du Dimanche
France
OP-ED: Christophe Deloire of RSF calls to “reconcile technological developments and democracy”
Le Figaro
France
The International Observatory on Information and Democracy to be established “within a year”
Rappler
Philippines
Maria Ressa urges world leaders: ‘Act now’ vs infodemic threatening democracies
Le Monde
France
Christophe Deloire: “Democratic disruption by technology is not inevitable”
Laboratorio de Periodismo
Spain
“A New Deal for Journalism,” a new international proposal to save journalism
Daily Maverick
South Africa
Forum on Information & Democracy shines a light on government’s role in supporting the media industry
Global Investigative Journalism Network
United States
What Governments Can Do to Preserve the Press: A New Deal for Journalism
Global Investigative Journalism Network
United States
What Governments Can Do to Preserve the Press: A New Deal for Journalism
The Shift
Malta
Governments Urged to Support Independent Media to Avoid ‘Extinction Event’
Europe 1
France
The Forum on Information and Democracy calls for a “New Deal” for journalism
Le Journal de Montréal
Canada
Journalism: the Forum on Information and Democracy calls for a “New Deal”
Global Government Forum
United Kingdom
How civil servants can safeguard a democratic ecosystem in the age of misinformation, AI and Big Tech
Rappler
Philippines
How to solve information chaos online? Experts cite these structural solutions
Le Monde
France
Moderation, transparency, advertising: key approaches to better regulate social media
The Shift
Malta
International Forum on Information & Democracy to Fight Information Disorder
La Libre
Belgium
UN General Assembly: Twenty states sign a partnership for a free and reliable press
Ifex
Canada
The G7 gives “unanimous support” to the Information and Democracy Initiative launched by RSF
The Conversation
Australia
Debate: No, freedom of opinion does not have to be “based on facts”
Hong Kong Free Press
China
A Reporters Without Borders appeal for an int’l pledge on information and democracy
Le Monde
France
Twenty-five figures: “We want an International Pact on Information and Democracy to be signed”
RTBF
Belgium
Several figures brought together by RSF call for an “international pact on information and democracy”
BFM TV
France
Nobel laureates call for an “international pact on information and democracy”
The Times of India
India
Why journalists’ safety matters: Solemn appeal for an International Pledge on Information and Democracy
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The evolving nature of private messaging platforms and its impact on information integrity
On November 6, 2025, the Partnership for Information and Democracy held the fourth and last meeting of its workstream on “Strengthening Information Integrity on Private Messaging…
Published on November 6, 2025
Ahead of COP30, the Forum on Information and Democracy presents structural solutions to combat climate disinformation
Since February 2025, the Forum on Information and Democracy has been leading a workstream on climate disinformation and other environmental issues. Co-chaired by Brazil and Armenia…
Published on November 5, 2025
Twenty-nine Governments Join Forces in Defense of Access to Free and Reliable Information Worldwide: Historic Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action Lays Out Commitments by Leading Democracies
Paris, 29 October: Twenty-nine governments from around the globe convened at the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, including five Heads of State and Government, have committed to hold the line…
Published on October 30, 2025
Promoting availability and accessibility of public interest journalism focus of new OSCE RFoM and Forum on Information and Democracy policy manual
The OSCE Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) and the Forum on Information and Democracy (FID) launched today a new policy manual…
Published on October 22, 2025
Press Release: A global call from leading economists urge action to protect public interest media for economic prosperity and human progress
As world leaders convene for the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in New York, eleven of the world’s leading economists, including two Nobel laureates,…
Published on September 22, 2025
High-level International Conference on Information Integrity and Independent Media Announced to Convene Global Leaders at the 2025 Paris Peace Forum
16 September, Paris: Announced last week, a high-level international conference organised by the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) and the Forum for Information and Democracy (FID),…
Published on September 16, 2025
Regulatory approaches and safeguarding encryption – latest insights from policy discussions on private messaging platforms
On September 11, 2025, the Partnership for Information and Democracy held the third meeting of its workstream on “Strengthening Information Integrity on Private Messaging Platforms”, led…
Published on September 11, 2025
