Program

For three days, journalists will meet other knowledgeable mediators of information from different regions of the world in Innsbruck. In conversations with colleagues and other experts, visitors find out what is going on behind the scenes of the information on international events, which is often hastily and superficially conveyed, and can contribute.

Current social, political and cultural developments are the focus of the debates, from book presentations, exhibitions, doc-films and audio features. The Journalismusfest Innsbruck opens a window to the complex present in which we live.

The Journalismusfest Innsbruck opens a window to the complex present in which we live.

Faculty of Catholic Theology, Leopoldsaal

Under Pressure.

How to Strengthen the Work of Journalists?

Conversation

Also in Austria and other liberal European countries, increasing pressure is exerted upon journalists: with frivolous Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), hate online, smear campaigns also led by political figures, (party-)political measures or interventions, as well as intimidation and physical violence at public manifestations. Independent journalists enjoy less protection than staff journalists in editorial teams—not only from a social point of view.
What are the possibilities for journalists’ associations to assist? How can political action help protect the work of journalists? How can civil society counteract and stand in solidarity?

Dieter Bornemann
Chairman of the editorial council of Austrian public-service broadcaster ORF

Ute Groß
Chairwoman of Austrian journalists’ association GPA

Colette M. Schmidt
Chairwoman of the works council at publisher Standard

Renate Schroeder
Director of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)

Hosted by
Daniela Kraus
Secretary-General of Presseclub Concordia

German

Free admission

With the support from Austrian journalists’ association GPA

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Die Mitwirkenden

Wir freuen uns auf Journalist*innen, Wissenschaftler*innen und NGOs aus verschiedenen Regionen der Welt.

Die Schauplätze

Die Veranstaltungsorte des Festivals liegen im Zentrum von Innsbruck. Sie sind zu Fuß gut zu erreichen.

Info

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A weekend with a view

Program

Under Pressure.