The European Parliament Hearing “Paying the Price for Journalism and Democracy” on 02 February 2010 saw MEPs and journalists, campaigners and European officials come together to discuss media freedom and the future for the industry. Read more on this entry.
Two of Britain’s most experienced investigative reporters join forces to
tell the tales and teach the tricks of their trade. David Leigh, investigations editor of The Guardian, and Nick Davies, author of Flat Earth News, give a masterclass in investigative reporting – 27 February 2010. Read more on this entry.
The new European Commissioners to take office in 2010 have been announced. Fifteen of the 27 are back for a second or third term, and all take on new policy responsibilities with the exception of President Barroso. Read more on this entry.
New President of the NUJ Pete Murray is planning to cycle around the battlefields of the Somme in 2010, in aid of MAG, the landmine clearance charity. Read his message below and please do all you can to support him. Read more on this entry.
The NeoConOpticon report, released today by the Transnational Institute (TNI) and Statewatch, is probably the most significant independent assessment of Europe’s emerging “security research” sector to date. It examines the development of the European Security Research Programme (ESRP), a €1.4 billion EU R&D budget line focused on surveillance and other law enforcement technologies. Read more on this entry.